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The problem of Americans with 6-figure PINs using European ATMs has been discussed many times. Some people still report problems from time to time but many more recent machines are capable of using both 4 and 6 digit PINs. Here is some comment on the subject: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/lets-talk-money.46307/#post-520868
Not necessarily.So ATMs located at banks will take longer PINS.
It will be quite common. The four digit PIN is standard for most of Europe.But this would be unusual or rare.
I don't think you can have a leading zero.can you have zeroes in your PIN? Even at the beginning of the PIN?
Not necessarily.
It will be quite common. The four digit PIN is standard for most of Europe.
I don't think you can have a leading zero.
There been no reports of a 4 digit PIN with no leading zero not working, so I changed mine some years ago. No reason not to.ok, this is helpful, although this info conflicts with previous info...
ok, this is helpful, although this info conflicts with previous info...
Antonius, what are the other three digits?
Many of the keypads are upside down or differently laid out from the ones in the UK. Just have to give it your full attention. They also ask you strange questions like 'checking or credit account?'.
Not strange at all, especially if you have two account types (current/saving) tied to the same card like I do. For all those that wonder, the correct answer is current/checking acount in most cases ;-) Buen Camino, SY
I had one ask me all the questions: amount, which account, etc., before it even asked for my PIN. It really threw me offMany of the keypads are upside down or differently laid out from the ones in the UK. Just have to give it your full attention. They also ask you strange questions like 'checking or credit account?'.
My code starts with a zero, never had any problems.
Antonius, what are the other three digits?
That's for you to guess and for me to know
Don't even go there. When my father was in the early stages of dementia, but still legally apt, his code was ... you guessed it ... 1234!Oh. I thought you had to use the day and month of your birthday, like me.
Don't,count on finding ATMs anywhere else but a bank. In larger shops, grocery stores and "fancier" restaurants (not the bar where you stop for a cafe con leche or bocadillo) you should be able to pay with debit or credit card, but that's about it. Otherwise cash in king.Possibly in some small store, or cafe, or pharmacy an older ATM might be unable to accept a longer PIN? But this would be unusual or rare.
On the other hand, …Why not just change your pin to a 4 digit.
That way you can use all ATM's that are compatible with your card.
We were told that if the ATM demands a 6-digit code then just add 00 to the end of the 4-digit code.On the other hand, …
My PINs are each four digits. In a China airport (had to change planes at KMG), the ATM said the "code must be six digits." So I had to use the card to buy coffee.
Yes, you canI don't think you can have a leading zero.
Especially when you mistype it because the keypad is upside down, and so you have to do the whole series all over again.I had one ask me all the questions: amount, which account, etc., before it even asked for my PIN. It really threw me off
I had to file a fraud claim when McDonald's claimed that a hand-written note on a wall was proof that they are required to use "your own currency." I refused the transaction and the food, and they filed the charge anyway.They ask 'charge in your home currency?' like they are doing you a favour. The answer is NO!
Also, they can't tell from the card, but they have to specify in the message to the card processor.Not strange at all, especially if you have two account types (current/saving) tied to the same card like I do. For all those that wonder, the correct answer is current/checking acount in most cases ;-) Buen Camino, SY
Since six people have already stated their experience with leading zero, .....Not necessarily.
It will be quite common. The four digit PIN is standard for most of Europe.
I don't think you can have a leading zero.
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