This is a number given to you by the Bank for you to identify yourself to them. It will usually be made up of 4 numbers.

Only you will be told your PIN. You MUST keep it safe and secret.

Do not tell anyone your PIN. If you do tell someone accidentally, then tell the Bank straight away.
There are different types of PIN. These include:

• Bank Card PIN
• Telephone PIN
• Internet PIN

The telephone PIN might also be called a security number or password. If you want to use the telephone or internet for banking you may be given separate, special numbers.


You can change a Bank Card PIN at a Bank machine to one that you find easy to remember.