Do You Know Your Passport Number? By Heart...
May 28, 2019, 4:53 am
#31
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SYD
Programs: BAEC GGL, HH D, QFF, EB
Posts: 404
I'm one of those that knows my current passport no., my last passport number, my UK NI number, my sort code and account number, my last 3 desk phone numbers at work (haven't had one for two years) and my last 6 mobile numbers.
I also remember values, quantities and dates for work.
Ask me to remember people's birthdays forget it.
I also remember values, quantities and dates for work.
Ask me to remember people's birthdays forget it.
May 28, 2019, 5:00 am
#32
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,791
Yes, I'm fairly similar, I can do all my passports, but I only have a limited storage space for birthdays. My ID card has 12 digits for a country that has never had more than 9 digits worth of citizens, even adding in those no longer alive.
However there appears to be a lot of people in this forum who seem to have remembered all BA's flight numbers......
However there appears to be a lot of people in this forum who seem to have remembered all BA's flight numbers......
May 28, 2019, 5:19 am
#36
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK.
Programs: Nowt of note.
Posts: 1,628
I know my passport number and expiration date; bank account + sort code; 6 credit/debit card numbers plus expiry dates, generated (i.e. not chosen) PINs, and CVV codes; BAEC, AA, CX numbers; some wifi network passwords (again generated, not chosen); 6 or 7 upcoming PNRs; and more besides ... mostly I just need to use or see something twice and it sticks without any effort. I'm told by my partner that this is "a bit weird".
May 28, 2019, 5:26 am
#38
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,260
I know my last 3 passport numbers by heart though can't remember having to give it to anyone over the phone.
I'm slowly starting to remember the departure time of the various BA flights ex-JFK (BA 116, 172,174,176 etc.) Now why BA 174 leaves before 172 and 116 is beyond me.
I'm slowly starting to remember the departure time of the various BA flights ex-JFK (BA 116, 172,174,176 etc.) Now why BA 174 leaves before 172 and 116 is beyond me.
May 28, 2019, 5:40 am
#40
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,146
Originally Posted by PETER01 
The only important numbers folks should remember are Tier Points and your Avios balance 
The only important numbers folks should remember are Tier Points and your Avios balance
As long as I can do my best to make them rise I'm always happy
Back on topic, I have memorised mine but it's due for renewal in a few years time. I'm usually very good with numbers, birthdays etc but when I go to the shops for food I sometimes end up buying things I didn't intend to buy and forget to actually buy what I originally went for
May 28, 2019, 5:50 am
#41
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,627
I can still remember the number of the first passport I ever had, which was issued in 1980 (the old UK style with the P******B format). Given up trying to remember the current one.
I guess it's just a seniors thing.
I guess it's just a seniors thing.
May 28, 2019, 5:57 am
#43
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold; FB Silver; SPG; IHG Gold
Posts: 2,984
I used to know my passport number off by heart, but since getting a new one around 18 months ago, I'm still not 100% sure, so always check. My BAEC number on the other hand is deeply ingrained and memorised
May 28, 2019, 6:11 am
#44
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: FLR
Programs: BA Gold, LH Sen, FB Gold
Posts: 504
yes, know passport number by heart - typically takes me a few months after getting a new one to get there. Expiration date takes a bit longer to know by heart. FF numbers - of course - even more important than passport numbers, ain't them?
May 28, 2019, 6:24 am
#45
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
I have a bunch of my passport numbers memorized along with their dates of issue/expiration. I also have memorized the details of a bunch of my relatives' and some of my closest associates memorized.
Remembering trivia, numerical or otherwise, is sort of my thing, even when it's not for trivial reasons. But a lot of my reason for memorizing this stuff is due to laziness -- I just don't want to go physically hunting for document info to do online check-in for example.
Don't even start to ask me how many FFP and hotel loyalty program numbers I have memorized. I have even some of the defunct programs' numbers still ready to roll off my tongue and fingertips, and they are basically as good as useless.
Remembering trivia, numerical or otherwise, is sort of my thing, even when it's not for trivial reasons. But a lot of my reason for memorizing this stuff is due to laziness -- I just don't want to go physically hunting for document info to do online check-in for example.
Don't even start to ask me how many FFP and hotel loyalty program numbers I have memorized. I have even some of the defunct programs' numbers still ready to roll off my tongue and fingertips, and they are basically as good as useless.