EU And UK PIN

EU And UK PIN

PIN requirements for Emburse Cards in the EU and UK depend on whether the card is virtual or physical and how the country processes PIN verification and PIN changes.

Virtual Cards

Virtual cards do not require a PIN.

Physical Cards

Physical cards require a four-digit PIN for in-store purchases.

Set A PIN During Activation

When a cardholder activates a physical card, they create a PIN.

1. Select Confirm Activation.
2. After activation, a four-digit PIN displays. This is the assigned PIN for the card.
3. If needed, change the PIN after activation.

Card activation screen showing the Confirm Activation button.

Activation confirmation screen displaying the newly assigned four-digit PIN.

View A PIN

Cardholders can view their PIN from the Emburse Cards dashboard.

1. Go to Cards.
2. Select the card.
3. Select View PIN.

Cards page showing the View PIN option.

PIN display screen within the Emburse Cards dashboard.

Reset Or Change A PIN

Only the assigned member can change a card’s PIN.

PIN Change Behavior For Online and Offline Markets

Country

PIN Change Behavior

  • PIN verifications generally happen offline

  • After changing a card’s PIN using the Emburse Cards Dashboard, the card must complete one transaction using the card’s previous PIN. After that, the new PIN takes effect

  • PIN changes at ATMs take effect immediately for all PIN verifications.

Country

PIN Change Behavior

  • PIN verifications generally happen offline

  • After changing a card’s PIN using the Emburse Cards Dashboard, the card must complete one transaction using the card’s previous PIN. After that, the new PIN takes effect

  • PINs can’t be changed at ATMs, so can only be changed using Emburse Cards Dashboard.

Country

PIN Change Behavior

  • PIN verifications generally happen online

  • Changes to a card’s PIN made with the Emburse Cards Dashboard take effect immediately for online PIN verifications

  • PIN changes at ATMs take effect immediately for all PIN verifications

If the country your cardholders want to use cards in isn’t listed above, please contact https://help.cards.emburse.com/hc/en-us/requests/newfor PIN guidance in your region.

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