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Credit cards whose app / website that have passcode (numbers) not password (letters) login

I am shortly going to apply for a new credit card with 0% spending.

But I am dyslexic so really struggle with apps / websites where part of the login is to type in the 3rd, 5th, 7th etc letter of your password. I invariably write the password down and then count which letter is which. This kinda defeats the object of the security!

I find that apps that use a passcode / numbers much easier to use and remember.

Looking at the current list of those that have the longest period of 0% spending, I think that I would prefer one of M&S Bank, TSB or Tesco Bank.

Anyone know if M&S Bank, TSB or Tesco Bank use passcodes (numbers) not password (letters) to login into their app?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

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  • Neil49
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    Have you considered using your fingerprint to login rather than using a password. I can confirm that the Tesco app works that way once you have set it up 
  • grumpy_codger
    grumpy_codger Posts: 1,724 Forumite
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    edited 28 October 2025 at 7:49PM
    Aqua (browser) 5-digit passwords from which you have to enter just 3 digits .
    However, the starting credit limit  can be small even for a person with decent income and good credit history.

    Barclaycard app - 5 digits (all to enter).

    TSB - random characters from alphanumerical memorable information (app) plus alphanumerical password (browser). 
    Halifax - the same.



  • TadleyBaggie
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    Nationwide request 3 digits from your passcode
  • mlb1999
    mlb1999 Posts: 29 Forumite
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    My M&S credit card app is a 6 digit numerical pin

    My TSB bank account is x, y and z characters of my memorable information (which ironically I can't remember, but assume it's letters!)

    Both accounts allow me to use Face ID so I don't ever have to enter any of this information - could you set this up as an alternative? 

  • molerat
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    edited 28 October 2025 at 9:39PM
    Neil49 said:
    Have you considered using your fingerprint to login rather than using a password. I can confirm that the Tesco app works that way once you have set it up 
    This, hard to forget your fingers or face - works for my Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, BOS, Tesco, Nationwide, Asda, TSB & MBNA accounts along with many others.

    Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you'll try to deal with them on their level - and on their level they'll beat you every time.

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  • eschaton
    eschaton Posts: 2,307 Forumite
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    Not had a TSB card for a while but M&S and Tesco both work with Face ID. 
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