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Old Oct 20, 2012, 9:38 pm
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radagastmod
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Originally Posted by Row2
I called Amex and worked my way up the ladder of CSR's,to be told that USA issued Platinum and Centurion card holders would be able to request chip-and-PIN cards as of November 21, 2012. The CSR will inquire if European travel is planned.
When asked if this is Chip and Pin rather than Chip and Sig, the CSR said her notes stated it will be Chip and Pin.
Let's see if this really comes to pass.
Sweet. Been a long time coming. Sick of not being able to use automatic underground kiosks on London...
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