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Posted by Gunther Gloop on 12/23/06 15:51
Colin Wilson wrote:
>> I can no longer use my credit card in "real" shops because a lot of
>> them now insist I key in a number that I can never remember. I know
>> I can change it, but I couldn't be bothered really.
>
> You can still ask for a chip and signature card - removing the pin out
> of the equation entirely. The problem being ISTR the CC companies have
> shifted the blame to the retailer for any non-pin transactions, so
> they don't lose out themselves.
>
> They don't like to promote chip and signature being available, but if
> you do a search and include terms like "disability discrimination" i'm
> sure you'll get some useful links.
>
> I'm tempted myself to be honest - having all your cards with the same
> pin is equivalent to zero security.
It'd still be a pain explaining that to ignorant retail staff every time
though.
-Kevin.
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