Post #40220 by Kim on Fri, Jun 20, 2003 5:23 PM

Also, you should all keep in mind that banks and credit card companies never have access to your PIN number. PINs are either chosen by the client or generated randomly by a computer, and employees cannot access it, as that would give them unfettered access to your accounts. I would guess that systems like PayPal use a similar system.

(That's also why, when you call or come in and say "I forgot my PIN number" they have to mail it to you-- it's a security measure!)