WytchDokta 6 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Due to the fact that I work in retail, I have been able to obtain the following info for me fellow UK'ers (not it isn't info that is meant to be kept confidential). Right, as from January 04, the UK will be changing to a new pay system that you see in many countries worldwide. Basicly, instead signinging for your transaction, you will have to enter your PIN code. It's just for extra security. New cards will be sent to customers (from their banks) for this new system. The new cards actually look like the present cards (the one with the gold square on the right hand side). Your banks will tell you about this system. Some banks have already sent out these new cards (we have had customers use these cards where I work)....The banks that have started telling their customers and sending new cards are: - Lloyds TSB (gold card, silver card, green and blue card) - Barclays (their new purple and blue card) - HSBC (white and red card) Other banks are yet to follow. Although we have been using the system already (customers have used these cards already), the system aint fully operational yet. The new system will be the standard by January 04. The retail outlets are just waiting for the go ahead from alll banks. Some of you might know this already.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Cobblers 12 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 We're doing this already at NatWest!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magnumkp 0 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Yeah, we've had this in our post offices for the last year I think. In fact, I don't like the idea. Heard of shoulder surfers? Well that crime will go up about 500% if you are entering a pin every shop you use your card in. At the moment you only enter the pin in at the cash point. All the criminal has to do is take your wallet as you go out of the shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 0 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Its called EFTPOS, we have it in Aus, you swipe the card through a hand held reader, and type in the PIN. It uses a phone line to the bank. They always screw up though, very temperamental. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WytchDokta 6 Posted November 24, 2003 Author Share Posted November 24, 2003 (edited) Yeah, we've had this in our post offices for the last year I think. In fact, I don't like the idea. Heard of shoulder surfers? Well that crime will go up about 500% if you are entering a pin every shop you use your card in. At the moment you only enter the pin in at the cash point. All the criminal has to do is take your wallet as you go out of the shop. Shoulder surfers will be a problem, but you can always face away from the queue of customers..... As usual, the UK are the last to get this system. I know France had it like 10 years ago.... Edited November 24, 2003 by -[NCM]- .:Nightmare:. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 0 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 - .:Nightmare:.,Nov 24 2003, 10:37 ] Yeah, we've had this in our post offices for the last year I think. In fact, I don't like the idea. Heard of shoulder surfers? Well that crime will go up about 500% if you are entering a pin every shop you use your card in. At the moment you only enter the pin in at the cash point. All the criminal has to do is take your wallet as you go out of the shop. Shoulder surfers will be a problem, but you can always face away from the queue of customers..... As usual, the UK are the last to get this system. I know France had it like 10 years ago.... That doesnt happen mcuh here, the readers are on cables, and some have little meatle shields around them. Most of the time you jts keep your eyes open, and glare at those who stare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WytchDokta 6 Posted November 24, 2003 Author Share Posted November 24, 2003 If they looking over your shoulder, just punch 'em in the face!! *BOP!* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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