hello and thank you in advance. just a quick question. I thought I heard or read somewhere that your# couldn't start with a zero, is that true? I have a 4 didgit pin that starts with zero, will I have to change it? I ack someone at my bank and they said it was ok, but I have gotten wrong information from her before. so I thought to ask the experts to confirm.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23557 posts
It is an old urban story that a very long time ago had an element of truth but the story will not die. Zero is fine but if you are really worried, then change it,
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19237 posts
My ATM card pin starts with two zeros. I've used it on four trips without a problem.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9369 posts
Mine starts with a zero, as well. It has worked all over the world.
Posted by
Copenhagen, Denmark
265 posts
I also have had PIN #'s starting with 0, no problems whatsoever. And here in Denmark, PIN numbers are issued automatically by the banks with the card and cannot be changed or chosen, so I doubt that there is a problem.