If they do use Chip and PIN, can I sign instead?
2007-03-16 09:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by kieranfox 2 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ South Africa
Our cards are not issued with chips, for credit cards you are required to sign, for debit cards some places require just a pin, while others require a pin & your signature.
one of the wonderful things about SA is that we are a multicultural country - there are many beautiful places to visit. hope you enjoy your stay.
2007-03-16 11:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to live there and its a lovely place if you go to the right places. Chip and pin well im not to sure but i have been told you put your pin in then have to sign to just to double check. They are not as clued up as we are over here in the UK.
Have a great time there im going
in november.
2007-03-18 16:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you use a card with a chip in you don't have to sign but if your card doesn't have a chip you have to sign for whatever you buy. I'm South-African and we went on holiday there in December and got robbed in a restaurant. So wherever you are always be careful.
2007-03-20 12:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by bianca p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no chip and pin, will still work the same though, give card, will ask you to input pin into the machine but you will be asked to sign the slip afterwards, only real difference.
2007-03-17 15:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by rickster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99.9% of the time u will enter pin and sign for purchases with debit card
100% pin only when using the ATM
Sign only when using credit card for purchase
2007-03-19 07:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by bryte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wallet probably WILL NOT get stolen, you should be careful with your stuff though. Try not to flash huge wads of money around, and try be aware of the people around you. (all people - white/black & male/female)
When using you credit card try follow the waiter/ess to the credit card machine and watch them swipe it though. There have been incidents of cards being copied at resturants (then they spend all your money)
At shops you will use your credit card at the till so you can see whats going on.
2007-03-20 11:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all the machines use it, but some do. you can sign at most places though...
2007-03-16 16:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Do as they do....You want money...Steel it...
You want money from the ATM....use dynamite...
2007-03-16 21:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by §§ André §§ 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
u don't have worry about that, y'r wallet will be stolen b4 u leave the airport.......
2007-03-16 16:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by mefussa 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋