Debit Card PIN numbers in Europe... can't start with a Zero?
Aug 18th, 2004, 01:16 PM
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Debit Card PIN numbers in Europe... can't start with a Zero?
Hi to all.... I've been reviewing the Venice notes I got from Elaine on this forum a couple years ago. (Elaine, if you're reading this, thanks for such a well-put-together and helpful Venice file!) Anyway, I noticed in her helpful hints section that if your debit card PIN number starts with a zero, it may not work in Europe. In 2002 I went to Rome and had a debit card which I used with no problems, but at that time my PIN number did not start with a Zero. Since that time I had to change my PIN number and it actually does start with a Zero now. Is this really going to cause me a problem next March in Venice? Thanks!
Aug 18th, 2004, 06:35 PM
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I just opened a new account to have another checking account that would not be affected if I lost my debit card. It specifically said I could not have a PIN that started with a zero. I also forgot my PIN for a credit card and requested a new one and they also had a message that I could not start a new PIN with a zero.
So if your starts with a zero, just change it and don't take any chances!
So if your starts with a zero, just change it and don't take any chances!
Aug 18th, 2004, 08:29 PM
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Thanks for your opinions, everyone. I was leaning towards changing it anyway just to be safe, but I just found it an odd little rule. (Not that there aren't other odd things about traveling... it's all just part of the grand adventure.)
Good night!
Good night!
Aug 19th, 2004, 04:53 AM
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I've never had a PIN that starts with zero myself, I've just read the caveats here and elsewhere, so included the info in my Venice file as a "may" be a problem. I've read the same warnings for France, UK, and England.
Henry, I guess it's not true for Italy.
Henry, I guess it's not true for Italy.
