In the past I was told that only cards with 4-digit PIN's would be accepted by ATM's in Europe. I thus have a 4 digit PIN. Recently I advised someone to make sure she had a 4- digit PIN on her debit card. She could not believe that longer PINs would not be accepted now. In his money-travel-tips article Rick says, "A PIN of more than four digits may not be accepted." Does anyone have recent experience using more than 4-digit PINs bank at ATM machines? Thanks!
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
Four digits is still the rule. The ATMs I used last month in Spain only allowed for four in the code.
Posted by
OP
SF Bay Area
12 posts
Thank you, Nancy!
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
I have a 6-digit PIN on one of my cards, and it's always worked in France. But I do constantly see statements that non-4 digit PINs might not work. I always have had a 2d bank's card with me that has a 4-digit PIN.
Posted by
Arlington, TX, USA
281 posts
I've experienced ONLY 4 digit pin numbers in France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Turkey, England, Ireland and
more. Can't comment on 6 digit pit numbers.
Posted by
Copenhagen, Denmark
265 posts
All PINs in Europe are four digits. However AFAIK, newer ATMs are required to accept longer PINs, therefore some ATMs will probably work and others not.
Posted by
OP
SF Bay Area
12 posts
My thanks to Robert, Paula and Christophe for you enlightening replies.