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September 15, 2006The local Tesco’s here in Cambridge has finally introduced chip and pin to their self-service kiosks! Previously, there was a _huge_ security lapse here; a customer could simply steal a debit/credit card, use a self-service machine, swipe the stolen card with no signature or pin check required! It’s nice to see Tesco finally doing something about this huge security hole.
Horaayy..there are 4 comment(s) for me so far ;)
one reason why have stopped buying at tescos, the one that i do use, does not have this facility.
nice comment about isp’s, they one ur moving to is now my first choice, awaiting some questions, guess they put it in their forum, but the office package appeals more :)
Anyone any idea how Tesco cater for Chip & Signature Cardholders at the check-outs?
As far as I am aware, retailers are now under no obligation to accept card payments without a signature. So, you only have one choice – to use PIN.
If your card is a ‘chip and signature’ (I am not aware of these – though, it’s a very good idea) then I would presume that Tesco would be able to authorise this separately. Just like they do when you spend £100 or more at the ’self-serve’ check-outs.
All the best,
Chris
“Anyone any idea how Tesco cater for Chip & Signature Cardholders at the check-outs?”
if your chip and pin does not work then we will hopeful
can make it go to signature but at stores you will be able to use chip and pin
“Chris, on November 5th, 2006 at 10:41 pm Said:
As far as I am aware, retailers are now under no obligation to accept card payments without a signature. So, you only have one choice – to use PIN.
If your card is a ‘chip and signature’ (I am not aware of these – though, it’s a very good idea) then I would presume that Tesco would be able to authorise this separately. Just like they do when you spend £100 or more at the ’self-serve’ check-outs.”
if your card is a signature card and theres not signature then there has been times where card have been taken of customer because they could be stolen and will not be accpeted sorry.