"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
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> On 1/4/2016 7:11 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "S Viemeister" > wrote
>>> On 1/4/2016 4:35 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>
>>>> We do have swipe but I prefer to insert my card and use my pin. ATM we
>>>> do have a choice but not sure for how long.
>>>>
>>> I swiped a US credit card (which also has a chip) in Tesco, and the
>>> machine wouldn't process it. No problem with the card or my account -
>>> but Tesco machines seem to be a bit 'touchy', and won't process a
>>> swipe if the card also contains a chip.
>>
>> I believe it won't be too long before are won't be allowed *not* to have
>> a swipe card
>>
>> I take it you were allowed to use your chip and pin?
>>
> Yes. Sort of. Most US-issued chip cards are chip and signature, not chip
> and pin. I was in a hurry to catch a train, so just grabbed my Royal Bank
> of Scotland card and used that. When I got to Thurso, I had no problem
> using the US chip+signature card there.

Strange.

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