"Michael" <michael@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "kerravon" <kerravon@w3.to> wrote in message
> news:21021933-5059-4cc0-8a49-e2c68b7d08df@z24g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> It is now possible to enter a pin number instead of having to sign
>> for Mastercard credit card purchases in Australia. So you can dust
>> off that pin code that they sent you 10 years ago and actually use it.
>>
>> Visa was done 2 years ago apparently.
>>
>> You still need a terminal that supports that, but most seem to
>> already. If you press "enter" you will be asked to sign, as usual.
>> But if you type in your pin number, no more stupid pieces of
>> paper! Your Woolies experience can be that little bit more
>> efficient.
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> I've got a PIN on my VISA, havent seen any merchant that accepts it though

They don't specifically advertise that it's accepted, but it works.

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Kwyj.