Hi all, In many guidebooks that I read, they always say that Europe ATM machines only accept 4 digits PIN number. Is that still the current case? Or can the ATM machine accept cards with longer digits now? The thing is that my ATM cards (as all ATM cards in Singapore) has 5 digits PIN number. And as it is required by Singapore law, the banks can't change it to 4 digits. So, my concern is, will I encounter any problem drawing money from ATM machines in France (Paris, Nice) and Italy (Rome)? Thanks!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23550 posts
Unfortunately that is a good question that I have not seen addressed. My first GUESS is that it will work since it is not a fill in the blanks question and you only have four spaces. And I would assume that if other travelers had had problems your bank would have heard from them.
Posted by
Wichita
831 posts
Stewart,
Can't speak for France but in Italy the banks routinely issue 5 and 6 digit PINs. While my PIN is only 4 digits I have noticed blanks for 6 digits when using some bancomats.
Posted by
OP
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
56 posts
Thanks for the comments. It seems that Italy is fine then. Anyone knows about the ATM machine in France, whether they can accept the 5 digits PIN ATM?