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Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:20:25 -0000

@Capri
Yeah that's true only Maestro needs PIN. It is a good system security vice. All I am saying is, the people who handle the machines need to be taught to respect privacy of users

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Capri — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:37:47 -0000

Actually, only Maestro Debit cards in India ask for the PIN at POS (Point of Sale) terminals which is a good idea, cuz even if your card is stolen the chances of misuse are less. Imagine a VISA debit card, which can be swiped by anyone at any of the merchant outlets and your bank account will take a direct hit in case of misuse, as the signature is seldom verified. A credit card misuse is something you can refuse to pay, but imagine the hassle when your bank account takes a hit directly and it could take ages before the bank could even reverse it. So better safe than sorry. Even the Police CyberCell advices people to opt for PIN protected Debit cards. Its high time even VISA offered this for its Debit cards in India.

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:29:44 -0000

@Balu
Hello namesake :-D
Thanks for dropping by
I haven't had the issue in "major" shopping places.. PVR was an exception.. now they accept only VISA cards atleast in Bangalore

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Balu — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:09:18 -0000

Some of the outlets, like SPAR, STAR, Landmark have additional PIN entering gadget which you can use....

there are many who still do not know the difference between credit and debit cards.. and worse they won't tally the signature and some don't even ask for signature :-(

In case of PVR, you can always use the Koisk, but that doesn't accept debit cards :-(

Nice blog going.... my namesake as well !!

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:13:52 -0000

@S
add me to ur blogroll?? sure.. am honored! :-D

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:47:02 -0000

Oh! yes, am known for it :)

How can they take customer for granted....this week only we were in Fame Cinemas and these buggers took so much time in a speedy corner that I was like *glaring* *glaring* & * glaring* and muttering too hehehehe the poor souls fumbled more n more...had they taken even a minute more they wud haave had it....:D

PS can i add u in my blog roll???

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:36:25 -0000

@Mukund
Thanks am adding you to my Blogroll.. your blog has been in my RSS reader for a while now!

@S
You would have? I wish someone like was around I was just too busy to have a prolonged debate with them :-(

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:57:42 -0000

I guess there are some blog wherein you have to enter the PIN but then as Binu says they need to provide a separate machine.

Had I been there in the theater I wud have created a hue n cry :D why do we give in? I mean it makes them repeat it again :)

Unfortunately India is full of customers but there is no one to take care...

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Mukund Mohan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:02:45 -0000

Balu
Pretty funny man. I just linked to this post, late but still funny. :) Good work.

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:04:11 -0000

@liamdempsey
Thanks am flattered!
Nope there were ATMs of other banks which charge Rs 20 for withdrawal.. also they had long queues :-(

@scorpiogenius
Common sense yes.. decency I really can't say.. these were odd cases

@Nikhil
Ehm I just did! :-/

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Nikhil — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:45:58 -0000

Where are you, macha? :D
Write something...

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scorpiogenius — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:22:01 -0000

:(
so much 4 common sense...and decency.
two things we cant expect from traders like these...

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

liamdempsey — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:34:19 -0000

What a brilliant post. I really laughed at the movie incident: all the security of a PIN done away with too short a cord. Great stuff!

P.S. Was there a cash-point or ATM nearby that you could have quickly grabbed some cash?

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:26:42 -0000

@Poonam
Do banks offer Maestro cards which doesn't require PIN? I dint know that =0
@Reema
Done!
@Quirky Indian
I thought banks stopped giving such cards... haven't they?

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Quirky Indian — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:14:05 -0000

One of the reasons why I insisted my bank just give me a plain ATM card, and not a debit card. Though I lost the battle last year when they sent me a new ATM cum debit card. Though it really doesn't make a difference as I use it only as an ATM card.

No one can ask for your PIN...you have to key it in, and without them looking over your shoulder!

Cheers,
Quirky Indian
http://quirkyindian.wordpre...

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Soham — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:15:47 -0000

@Balu & @Xylene

Yeah !! .. I Have a VISA card .. It does not require a pIN..

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Reema — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:32:25 -0000

hey i shifted to WP so please update ur blog roll with my new url!!

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Poonam Sharma — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:33:45 -0000

Hey, I used to have this problem with ABN AMRO card that required putting PIN. I got that changed with an upgraded card. I refused to part with my PIN, its a hassle to change ti again.

Ask for a card that allows you to shop with just swipe and no PIN. I agree having a PIN is secure but can be cumbersome with merchants as most machines do not have long cords and it disrupts billing line in long traffic. ut purpose of security is defeated if you have to reveal your PIN. But these days banks do offer debit cards with all waived liability in case card is lost/

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:43:27 -0000

@megacloud
LOL exactly my point... Luckily no such thing happened to me till now!

@Joel
oops did that tag already over tag

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Joel Fernandes — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:32:34 -0000

hey buddy...u've been tagged.. ;)

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Re: Can I have some privacy pls

megcloud9 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:18:10 -0000

reminds me of an incident,a friend took out his girl for a lovely lunch outing,gave his debit card(thankfully!) when the check arrived.

next month,he realises he has been charged twice for the lunch !

card woes r unnerving and never ending !

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:20:29 -0000

@Reema
result of good training I guess :-D
@Prax
Hey thanks!
To be honest I like the security feature.. Agreed its a headache, but it is a headache for the people who steal the card as well
@Nikhil
Its not like they don't understand; they find it easier to act dumb thats all
@Ish
Eh you just did.. I guess :-/
@Joel
No thats different.. Dinu seems to have given the explanation on my behalf :-D

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

chupchap — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:08:02 -0000

@Vijay
True but they can swipe the card twice if they know the pin. I might neer get to know till I check my balance!
@Soham
You might be having VISA card. No PIN required. But signing on the print out is mandatory
@Manish
tit for tat not a bad idea!!
@Mojo Jojo
Ah you spoke my mind!
@Xylene
Thats been the case mostly.. but both these incidents happened quite recently.. hence a post!
@Dinu
Its only VISA cards that don;t need PIN. Maestro cards don't transfer money without PIN. Ya I have the extra thingy for entering PIN. Its there in the supermarket near my home. However its not very common.

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

dinu — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:37:58 -0000

@ Joel

The 3 digit number that you are referring to is, CVV2 code ;)

Re: Can I have some privacy pls

Joel Fernandes — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:42:08 -0000

Hmmm... credit cards..! me too have no clue about them.... But ya, had used my sisters card to verify my PayPal account.
There also they had asked me to enter the 4 or 3 (forgot :P ) digit pin which was printed on the back of the card. Is it the same pin which you are talking about?... :-/