PIN changes by post

If you want to change any pin you just go to a cash machine that has a visa sign and it gives you the option to change it

You need to know the current pin number to be able to do that though.

I've already done my Egg card like that, so assumed it was the case for the One Account visa irrespective of what they say.

Daytona

If you look at the form you send back it only has a number on it and your pin (i.e not your account details)

I assume someone enters the computer generated reference and your new pin and the computer updates your account.

Only the computer knows the reference generated for your form and your account - the person entering the details cannot link the pin to any account.

Fair enough - I haven't seen such a form.

Daytona

The last one I saw didn't even have a number as such, it was all computer readable and you just marked it like a lottery ticket (in two places - to confirm your selection)

Not quite sure what this form is, but are you really saying that it records the PIN?

I was under the impression that when PINs are first received, once it's been noted, the PIN advice slip should be destroyed. You're also enjoined not to write down the PIN anywhere.

Now admittedly you're not actually writing down the PIN because it's already printed, but the effect is the same.

What happens if you drop the envelope in which you're sending this PIN number, and someone who knows you picks it up? What happens if you ask somene in your household to post the envelope, and knowing what it contains, they don't - and keep it?

Rgds

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