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Re:PIN number analysis by arrrg on Sunday January 27, 2013 @10:10AM (#5124458)
My bank (in Germany) just recently introduced a feature on their ATMs that allows you to easily change your PIN.

I think it's pretty obvious that's a bad idea, given all the huge posters also hanging everywhere in the bank, sternly warning people not to pick a dumb PIN. I'm sure that'll work.

4-digit PINs are easy to remember. It's real simple to always come up with some sort of mnemonic. There is no need whatsoever to pick your own.

Re:PIN number analysis by nmcfarl on Sunday January 27, 2013 @12:53PM (#5124960)
I disagree - with all my personal and business accounts I have around 15 pins. I of course have to write the down.