PIN numbers longer than 4 digits (was: something about telephones)

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From: Elizabeth Schwartz
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1992 02:23

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European mahcines use only 4 digits. If your bank allows 6-digit
PIN's, your transaction might not be accepted at a 4-digit machine. 

"You puts your money in and you takes your chances."
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Subject: PIN numbers longer than 4 digits (was: something about telephones)
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