Do you have to have a chip and pin card to buy train ticketts at a kiosk or will they take a regular credit card?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23267 posts
It depends on where you are at. In northern Europe, Netherlands,etc., the chip and pin is required. In Italy is it is still a mix some of the newer machines require the chip and pin while the older machines do not. Where are you traveling.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32206 posts
Kathryn, In my experience, the Kiosks in Italy are still accepting the older magnetic strip cards. Although I use "Chip & PIN" cards, I've never been asked to enter a PIN. However, I suspect at some point the older technology may be phased out. Happy travels!
Posted by
OP
Pottstown, PA, USA
38 posts
We will be in Milan, Florence and the Cinque Terre.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
The kiosks will also take cash and give change up to €20.
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Texan in CA
4407 posts
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Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23267 posts
You be fine in those areas. It is easy to spot the kiosk that take mag strip cards. They are the ones with all of the tourist gathered around and using them. Will be there in May so we can give an updated report.