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Post by controler on Nov 20, 2011 4:25:54 GMT -5
Instead of a magnetic stripe, Chip and PIN cards contain a miniature computer chip that stores information about your account. When you present your card to a merchant, or slide it through the card reader at the till, the cashier will ask you to enter a 4-digit PIN (personal identification number) to confirm that you are the proper owner of that credit card.
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Post by obama007 on Nov 20, 2011 4:40:45 GMT -5
The Chip and PIN may be difficult for some people, specifically those who are blind or partially sighted. If you will have trouble entering a PIN number into the machine, you should notify your credit card company and request a Chip and Signature card. If you've already been issued a Chip and PIN card, you can request a replacement Chip and Signature card from the company that issued your card.
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