no PIN - can i still use card?

EKAndrew

i ordered a replacement card, presuming a PIN would also be sent - it wasn't.

i've not used this card in over a year, so I cant remember what the pin is.

I am going away for a few days, and wanted to buy a couple of things - is this still possible?
I leave on Monday (6th Aug) so online ordering isnt an option - it has to be in-store

Can I still do this????

Anthorn

Only where there is no Chip and PIN facility. Rare in the UK but possible abroad.

floopnoodle

I read another thread on here about the self-serve checkouts in supermarkets. If you put your card in the wrong way round it tells you to swipe and sign instead as it can't detect a pin.

Could be worth testing with something cheap to see if it works

EKAndrew

thanks anthorn - not really what i wanted to hear though!!! lol

what about ordering online? and in store collection? is that an option???

reclusive46

EKAndrew wrote: »

thanks anthorn - not really what i wanted to hear though!!! lol

what about ordering online? and in store collection? is that an option???

Yes. Ordering online you don't need a pin. Who is the card issuer? Some you can actually find online.

exel1966

It is at the retailers discretion whether they chose to accept a purchase without the pin. Most will, but I'm sure there's the odd oneo or two that won't.

When signing for a purchases the retailer becomes liable should it be a fraudulent transaction, but where the pin is used they are not.

EKAndrew

barclaycard is the issuer

i know i can order online............but as i go on monday, home delivery is not an option.

it needs to be order and pay now (online) and collect in store today/tomorrow/sunday

benhc123

When you order online you don't need a pin

James

Anthorn wrote: »

Only where there is no Chip and PIN facility. Rare in the UK but possible abroad.

There is such a beast as a Chip & Signature Card.

More consumer friendly, and you never need worry about someone obtaining your PIN and hitting an ATM.

Enterprise_1701C

You can order online for collection - you will need to take your card with you to collect but you should not need the PIN. If you do there is something wrong.

As an aside, if ANYONE ever asks for your PIN over the phone do not give it, even your bank will never ask for your PIN, it is a number that should be known only to yourself and never given to anyone else.

societys_child

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

You can order online for collection - you will need to take your card with you to collect but you should not need the PIN. If you do there is something wrong.

I ordered something online recently from Screwfix for store collection.
Although I'd already paid online, I had to make a 1 penny "purchase" in store using the card (and pin) They gave me a penny back out of the till.
Card fraud prevention.