I was wondering about this - if the cards has a chip but no PIN, how does it work(or what does it do) when you slide it into the handheld readers over there?
Originally Posted by
redneckwoman
Just got back from UK, and so pleased that I got Chase to send me the new Chip card. Still no PIN, but it was sooo much easier this time having a chip card to use in Europe. I was able to put my card in all the regular hand-held machines at restaurants etc. (not having to get it swiped instead, as with the old card). I still needed to sign, as there is no PIN, but this was not a problem. So much smoother than in the past.