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Chip imbedded credit cards for Europe
« on: May 05, 2014, 01:06:59 PM »
Do you need a chip imbedded credit card in Europe or can I use my chase ink which has no foreign fees , but no chip? Thanks

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Re: Chip imbedded credit cards for Europe
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2014, 01:07:26 PM »
Most places will take a card without a chip.
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Re: Chip imbedded credit cards for Europe
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2014, 02:03:29 PM »
Most places will take a card without a chip.
I think UK is where you will need it more
ETA though if you tell them its an american card most places will take it no problem

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Re: Chip imbedded credit cards for Europe
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2014, 02:13:08 PM »
Thank you both!

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Re: Chip imbedded credit cards for Europe
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2014, 02:57:44 PM »
Tried using my sp with chip in Europe and it needs PIN... How do I know what my pin is or where can I set it up?

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Re: Chip imbedded credit cards for Europe
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2014, 03:03:41 PM »
Tried using my sp with chip in Europe and it needs PIN... How do I know what my pin is or where can I set it up?
I worked in england as a cashier for quite a while and I never saw a american cc with a chip asking for a pin interesting