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On 1/4/2016 7:06 AM, 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.
>

Some banks require you to use your pin the first time you use your card
away from your normal shopping geographical areas. I haven't had it
happen, but it happened to some that I vacation with.

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