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Chip and Pin
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:59 pm
by Dalcassian
We are using the new Chip and Pin technology here in Ireland for Visa Card. This is the system where the chip on your card is read by the swipe type machine in the resturants and shops. Then you have to enter your 4 digit PIN number.
Is it in use in Portugal yet?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:02 pm
by Michael Crane
Yes. See FAQ.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:03 pm
by Guest
not the chip,only the pin.The card is still swiped
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:05 pm
by Michael Crane
Anonymous wrote:not the chip,only the pin.The card is still swiped
How is that different? I don't understand
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:05 pm
by Sharen Crane
The pin is used in some stores...check out FAQs!