Do You Know Your Passport Number? By Heart...
May 29, 2019, 1:27 am
#93
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Somewhere between BHX and HUY
Programs: Flying Blue Plat, Eurobonus Silver, ALL Gold
Posts: 1,673
For some reason I remember the exact number of the passport I held between 1995-2005
And I dont remember the current one...
I also remember most phone numbers I often dialed before they invented mobile phones, and nothing after 2000
And I dont remember the current one...
I also remember most phone numbers I often dialed before they invented mobile phones, and nothing after 2000
May 29, 2019, 2:00 am
#94
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 10,709
My father drummed this into me when I was younger and care free
Its really useful as my father isnt well at the moment, and I can arrange everything for him, the spreadsheets are helping so much.
Also all documents are scanned into to files so can be accessed at a later date, if needed. This helps with tax returns etc..
May 29, 2019, 5:13 am
#95
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
I know by heart passport (mine only) and ID cards (mine +whole family), it's muich easier and safer when inputting API data...since the BA breach, I've been very cautious in saving personal info onto their systems
May 29, 2019, 9:36 am
#96
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,286
Yeah I got a few weird looks buying Duty Free on the plane when I can give them my credit card, passport and BAEC details without having them in hand... I struggle a bit with dates but I've got it now, with 3ish years to go on it...
May 29, 2019, 11:12 am
#97
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA LtG, Flying Blue Plat
Posts: 274
I did, then it expired, then the next filled up in 2 years, then the next one had an incident with the washing machine, then the next got stolen in Santiago...
I’ve since given up trying but do have a picture on my phone for reference!
I’ve since given up trying but do have a picture on my phone for reference!
May 29, 2019, 11:20 am
#98
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
Programs: BA Gold / VS /IHG Diamond & Ambassador
Posts: 14,176
With BA I'm an authorised third party on someone elses account. Only had to use it once but the agent I spoke to said I was the first third party he'd ever spoken to. I had to remember the password and that took some doing.
I was in the bank years ago opening a private bank account. We reached the security questions for identifying me and she asked for my mothers maiden name. I explained that for various reasons this wasn't difficult for somebody to find out and provide the answer. So we set up a password instead which was highly unlikely anyone would guess. I also have a security number for telephone banking contact.
I was in the bank years ago opening a private bank account. We reached the security questions for identifying me and she asked for my mothers maiden name. I explained that for various reasons this wasn't difficult for somebody to find out and provide the answer. So we set up a password instead which was highly unlikely anyone would guess. I also have a security number for telephone banking contact.
Your mothers maiden name / first school / favourite pet / food could be anything you want. It's not like BA or the bank are going to know the truth is it?
May 29, 2019, 3:24 pm
#102
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Brussels
Programs: Etihad Guest, Aegean & some other almost useless M&M programs; BA One World; spg; HHonors; Accor...
Posts: 23
I knew my previous one but I've gotten lazy now...I just keep all these things in a password manager so I can access them from my phone!
May 29, 2019, 4:30 pm
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: LON, ACK, BOS..... (Not necessarily in that order)
Programs: **Mucci Diamond Hairbrush** - compared to that nothing else matters (+BA Bronze)
Posts: 15,116
You don't actually have to give the real answer to that question. You can answer it in anyway you like so long as you remember it and it corresponds with the data in the system when they ask you for it.
Your mothers maiden name / first school / favourite pet / food could be anything you want. It's not like BA or the bank are going to know the truth is it?
Your mothers maiden name / first school / favourite pet / food could be anything you want. It's not like BA or the bank are going to know the truth is it?
May 29, 2019, 11:12 pm
#105
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Battleaxe Alliance
Posts: 22,127
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".
Yet, try to teach him some foreign words or spelling of some weird words and I'd be lucky to have it last for 15 minutes... (not saying you're like that though).