Personal Identification Number - PIN

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Definition of 'Personal Identification Number - PIN'

A numerical code used in many electronic financial transactions. Personal identification numbers (PINs) are usually used in conjunction with usernames or other passwords. They are also usually required when using bank debit or credit cards, and most banks or financial institutions issue PINs separately from the cards through the mail.

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Investopedia explains 'Personal Identification Number - PIN'

PINs usually contain four digits. Not all electronic transactions use this number, but cash withdrawals from ATMs invariably require this code. PINs should be known only to the users and never disclosed to anyone else.
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  • Credit, Debit And Charge: Sizing Up The Cards In Your Wallet

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    ... Online cards function like ATM cards, requiring you to enter a personal identification
    number (PIN) to initiate the immediate transfer of funds from the your ...

  • Banking: Debit Cards and ATMs | Investopedia

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    ... To access your money this way, you'll need to use a personal identification number
    (PIN) that you can establish when you open your account or that the bank ...

  • Should You Pay In Cash?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/pay-in-cash.asp
    ... Debit cards are protected by your personal identification number (PIN) and credit
    cards by your signature (and for some cards, a PIN number too). ...

  • 4 Tips For Using Credit Cards Overseas

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