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		omh on May 6, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: We'd lose our security certificate if we allowed p... I like that idea. Unfortunately it doesn't prevent them using them online as well. At least for my cards, if I lock out the PIN I can still use them for non-PIN purchases.

crashandburn4 on May 6, 2014 [–]

Ah, in the UK it is standard for the machine to keep your card after three incorrect pin attempts. (at least I think it's the standard?)

omh on May 6, 2014 | [–]

I'm in the UK as well. I was actually thinking of Chip & PIN transactions, but you may be right about cash points.

crashandburn4 on May 6, 2014 | | [–]

Good point. wasn't thinking about that.

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