Do You Know Your Passport Number? By Heart...
May 28, 2019, 9:10 am
#62
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: BAEC Gold, Delta Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, AMEX Platinum (US)
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Yes, and my BT Chargecard number that I've not used since 1995.
I use an app, For Your Eyes Only, it is password protected and allows you to store all kinds of web login information, passport details etc. Handy for that Delta Skymiles account number you've not used in 5yrs or the Tufty Club details. I'm sure it's not best or even that unique but it is handy for keeping everything in one place.
I use an app, For Your Eyes Only, it is password protected and allows you to store all kinds of web login information, passport details etc. Handy for that Delta Skymiles account number you've not used in 5yrs or the Tufty Club details. I'm sure it's not best or even that unique but it is handy for keeping everything in one place.
May 28, 2019, 9:17 am
#63
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 289
I've memorised my Passport many years ago: Every entrance to the UK or the US (so at least 2x a trip) required writing it on landing cards. Took me longer to remember expiry date (it was either XX-YY20XX or YY-YY20XX and I could never remember which!).
My BA membership number is another thing I've happily memorised, and has been very useful to be able to rattle off when asked on the phone or at airline desks.
I have a second passport (I am now British!) and I haven't had any need to write it anywhere, so I forget it, even though it contains a really convenient palindrome that will make it easy to remember if I have to start doing landing cards to visit Europe on holidays!
My BA membership number is another thing I've happily memorised, and has been very useful to be able to rattle off when asked on the phone or at airline desks.
I have a second passport (I am now British!) and I haven't had any need to write it anywhere, so I forget it, even though it contains a really convenient palindrome that will make it easy to remember if I have to start doing landing cards to visit Europe on holidays!
May 28, 2019, 9:17 am
#64
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May 28, 2019, 9:45 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: North Yorkshire, UK / Pasadena CA
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Oh yes, got it. The thing is, the question surprised me as I have never, ever been asked my passport number by a BA agent. Is it a GGL thing? For bookings, I'm always logged in so personal data comes up automatically.
May 28, 2019, 9:54 am
#68
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: BAEC GFL, GGL, CCR; Marriott PFL, Ambassador; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,076
No one seems to have mentioned this but you can set up a password to avoid this question. I did and now they ask me for three numbers from that. Much easier.
I don't remember current passport number but used to remeber the last one...its an age thing.
I don't remember current passport number but used to remeber the last one...its an age thing.
May 28, 2019, 10:08 am
#70
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Balham - Gateway to The South
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I can never remember my passport number, I do recall in the time before mobile phones being able to hold many phone numbers in my head.
I even remember the registration number of a motorbike from the 1980s that we had !
Now my head contains PIN numbers and not a lot else ...
I even remember the registration number of a motorbike from the 1980s that we had !
Now my head contains PIN numbers and not a lot else ...
May 28, 2019, 1:00 pm
#71
Join Date: Jul 2017
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Passport No's
Warrant No's
Bank account and sort code from 20 years ago
The registration no of every car and motorbike I had to the age of 25 (and the ones my dad had from when I was about 6)
Phone No's
All no problem, however when asked for my zip code the other day when using a CC my mind went absolutely blank.
Warrant No's
Bank account and sort code from 20 years ago
The registration no of every car and motorbike I had to the age of 25 (and the ones my dad had from when I was about 6)
Phone No's
All no problem, however when asked for my zip code the other day when using a CC my mind went absolutely blank.
