Hi i am 16 and have just opened my first bank account, the problem is i am disabled and the other day i went to get some money out at the hole in the wall cashline machine and i had my nanna with me and i gave her my card to put in for me and i told her to turn away while i put my number in but today she told me that she seen what numbers i put in and she knows my pin number. I wouldnt normally use the machine but it was really busy inside so i used it for quickness. I want to change my pin number but i dont know how i can get to the bank to do it without my mum or nanna knowing, if my mum finds out that she knows my pin number she will go mad. How can i go to the bank to change it without them knowing what i am doing, or should i just tell my mum i need to change it because i think somebody seen me putting it in, please help me i dont know what to do! I AM NEVER USING A MACHINE AGAIN LOL!
2007-08-10 06:21:43 · 13 answers · asked by xXx~mimi~xXx 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I think if you have any doubts over the security of your PIN, no matter how small, you should definitely get it changed. I know you are wary of using machines, but the quickest way to do it is at the ATM. If you choose the 'PIN services' option (all machines have it) you can change your PIN by simply entering your old PIN again and then entering a new PIN twice. I don't know if it will be easy for you to get to the machine alone but it's the most private way If you ask the bank to change it they will post a slip out to you and you risk your mum wanting to know what is in the envelope.
2007-08-10 06:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by * * Princess * * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring the bank and ask them to send you a new PIN.
2007-08-11 22:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by dhb_scott 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it on the telephone with the bank..ask them & they will put you through to an automated section where you choose your new pin using your telephone keypad..nobody at the bank will know what it is.
it will take a few days to come into affect though..so do it when you know you wont need to use your card. however..if you cant trust your grandma..who can you trust?!! i am sure she wouldnt take your money!!
2007-08-10 20:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask if you should change your PIN, then you should change your PIN. It is an easy process and it keeps you safe. If your mother gets upset because you did it, then the problem is with her and not with you.
2007-08-10 09:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should change your PIN. ALL the details are irrelevant. You should change your PIN on a regular basis in any case.
2007-08-10 09:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time you go into the bank write a note to the teller and ask them to do it. Or just tell her someone saw you enter your numbers.
2007-08-10 06:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Jen♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can either change it at the cash machine or phone your bank and tell them you need a new one and they will send you one
2007-08-10 06:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ring the bank get them to send you a new one they will do this in the post, next time you at the cash machine ask her to look away and wait until she does so.
2007-08-10 06:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
1st thing you want to do is phone bank asap most have 24hour helpline and ask them to cancel your pin until you hav recieved a new one from them this cancellation should have immediate effect and no one will be able to access your account..... good luck
2007-08-10 06:41:36 · answer #9 · answered by david b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can change the pin at the machine..directions are given and it is easy.just remember the new pin lol
2007-08-10 06:27:33 · answer #10 · answered by foxy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋