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Question by  sudheer (12)

Why would I need a Visa pin number?

I received a call from my Visa card company saying I needed to activate my pin number.

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

"Visa" doesn't call to tell you to activate a PIN. Never discuss credit cards/other accounts unless you initiate the call or the caller has identifying information that confirms the source of the call. If you were to receive a call about your Visa, it would be from the issuing lender.

 
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Answer by  neverendingrepairs (21)

The use of a visa pin number is to ensure security in identifiying that it is only you using your card.

 
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Answer by  Cali (518)

Your pin number is so that you can make withdrawls or deposits at a bank location. The Visa pin number is only named that because it is a Visa card, and activiating that pin number with Visa activates the card. If the number is not activated the card will not work at any locations.

 
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Answer by  John (9008)

This is primarily used if you decide to take a cash advance from your card. If you have a PIN number, you can do this at most ATMs. If you are certain that you will never use your Visa for a cash advance, you can probably live without having a PIN.

 
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