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Only sticker on mine is about activation.Keef - Sheerness, Kent UK0
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I've made a purchase online: you would think that would be good enough.Keef - Sheerness, Kent UK0
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I resisted contactless up till now, because I didn't think security was any good. Kind of underlines it if they want you to use a pin every five transactions.Keef - Sheerness, Kent UK0
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They expect you to activate your card, then confirm no one else has it?Keef - Sheerness, Kent UK0
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Think it has more to do with the limitations of the programmer, rather than the user.
If someone tells me I can now use a card, I don't expect to then have to ask if I can use it again.Keef - Sheerness, Kent UK0 -
Quick update. I tried using the card in an ATM at Tescos today: still being rejected in store.
Keef - Sheerness, Kent UK0
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