audreyh1
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Hi AlanThe CHIP and PIn card I had that only worked as chip and signature said Platinum in the same spot but as I said above it wouldn't work in an unattended kiosk in Canada and never prompted for a PIN which is why they said it was a faulty CHIP and changed it. Now it says Signature where it once said Platinum, and I did opt for a system generated PIN as that is what the rep told me would work.
I don't expect it to work as CHIP and PIN in Australia, but I have a backup UK card that will work.
I surrender.
You said the one time that the car park machine you tried your card in said VISA or MasterCard only, and you had an American Express. And it did tell you invalid card. That makes sense if it didn't accept Amex. Do I have it right?
Thinking on it further, I'm not worried about the language in the PIN document as you would only have one PIN for a card, I would think, so it seems more likely that PenFed just uses some standard language in their PIN letters.
As far as I've read, some folks have been able to use the PenFed VISA chip and pin cards in some automated machines in Europe even though they require sig in manned locations, so things have worked in the past.
I'm glad I opted for system generated PIN. We'll find out when I get around to using it.
I expect the signature label just indicates level of service on your card, and is not related to signature only.
Audrey
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