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chip n pin in Spain?

do you need your pin number to use your credit card in Spain?

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  • allan1234
    allan1234 Posts: 10 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Yes you do. Also just about every cash machine also comes with english instructions so just the same as at home
  • beedeedee
    beedeedee Posts: 991 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yes you will and if you are stocking up at one of the larger supermarkets you will also need to show your passport if paying by card.
  • benjus
    benjus Posts: 5,433 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Some retailers in Spain do not use the chip & pin system - just a signature and (usually) some ID is required in these cases.

    Photocard driving licences are acceptable as ID for card transactions if you don't fancy carrying your passport (officially everyone in Spain is required to carry a passport or national ID card, although I don't usually bother).
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