How do people remember pin numbers

anncoates · 31-07-2013 04:32PM

I always wanted to test the Irvine Welsh theory by stealing a load of wallets from a Loyalist pub and seeing how many people had 1690 as their bank card pin.

Legs.Eleven · 31-07-2013 04:39PM

Fake number under a fake name in my phone. Last four digits is the number. Last week I just went blank and couldn't remember for the life of me and lucky for me, my phone broke the same day. Had to request a new one and need a plan b. I've a fairly shoddy memory when it comes to numbers.

The One Who Knocks · 31-07-2013 04:44PM

Keith wrote: »

Weirdly, its the same as the first four numbers of my mobile number.

And also my boards password.

Seriously?

Keith wrote: »

It took me 2 months to get it done with vodafone so count yourself lucky if it gets sorted in 2 days.

Well, that narrows it down quite a bit, don't you think?

KeithM89 · 31-07-2013 04:46PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Seriously?

Well, that narrows it down quite a bit, don't you think?

Go on, have a guess there.

Christ the Redeemer · 31-07-2013 04:46PM

4 numbers? seriously?

CrazyRabbit · 31-07-2013 04:48PM

It's really not that hard.

Bank card pin : 1111
Credit Cards pin : 1111
Boards.ie password : oneoneoneone
Email: oneoneoneone
Paypal: 13sdhjpien3423kkkdrii788 (Erm, that's to discourage me from buying stuff).

The One Who Knocks · 31-07-2013 04:52PM

Keith wrote: »

Go on, have a guess there.

My top guesses, assuming you kept your old vodafone number

0870
0871
0872
0873
0874
0875
0876
0877
0878
0879

Otherwise

083 + (0-9)
085 + (0-9)
086 + (0-9)
089 + (0-9)

Okay I realize that's 50 possible combinations but still, try a few a day/find out your number and you're in.

mad muffin · 31-07-2013 04:52PM

This thread turned out to be ironic for me.

Was expecting a refund on my credit card today. Went to check only to find there is almost €1000 worth of fraudulent activity on it :mad:

All I know so far is its some ****bag in Ireland.

The One Who Knocks · 31-07-2013 04:56PM

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

It's really not that hard.

Boards.ie password : oneoneoneone
.

Nope.

ifeelill · 31-07-2013 04:56PM

I write them down and then post them to myself :pac::pac:

Blisterman · 31-07-2013 05:02PM

It's a very bad idea to write your pin number on your ATM card.

You won't be able to see it when you stick it in the machine.

ScumLord · 31-07-2013 05:07PM

I could barely tell you what my pin number is up until the point I get to the pass machine. Sometimes that bites me in the ass and I get to a till and it's completely gone out of my head. I have to go for a walk, get it out of my head and then walk up to a pass machine and just start pressing buttons, which usually works. It's the ultimate password security system.

Mr Benevolent · 31-07-2013 05:11PM

Anyone ever notice that the OP fecks off as soon as she starts some hard luck thread? Me thinks OP is the best troll AH ever had.

SimonTemplar · 31-07-2013 05:23PM

My pin has a significant connection with a TV series.

The One Who Knocks · 31-07-2013 05:24PM

SimonTemplar wrote: »

My pin has a significant connection with a TV series.

Isn't that 5 digits?

Miguel_Sanchez · 31-07-2013 05:29PM

SimonTemplar wrote: »

My pin has a significant connection with a TV series.

90210?

ifeelill · 31-07-2013 05:41PM

SimonTemplar wrote: »

My pin has a significant connection with a TV series.

south park funky town ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OrVrrsjqwQ

Luap · 31-07-2013 05:43PM

What Jeremy Clarksons pin code?

0260

mutley18 · 31-07-2013 05:46PM

How hard is it to memorize four fecking numbers?

SpaceTime · 31-07-2013 05:48PM

Write it in indelible ink in mirror image on your forehead. That way you can see the reflection on the ATM screen.

Renegade Mechanic · 31-07-2013 05:48PM

HardLuckWoman wrote: »

How do people remember their pin numbers and passwords?

I have a couple of passwords to various websites like email, facebook etc. I just type them all in and one of them works.

Its the pin number to your bank card which is the problem. I know you can change it but what 4 digits can you use thats easy to remember besides your birthday. I have mine written down in my wallet which is very risky if i ever lost it.

Try picking the first four consecutive digits on you cars chassis number or something like that.

mutley18 · 31-07-2013 05:53PM

While on the topic of PIN numbers, one day i was in my local and I was sat at the bar, the guy beside me is paying by card, I have a gawk at his pin out of curiosity and low and behold it is the exact same as mine, that is like a 10,000/1 chance!

And it's not a common number like 1234, it is four random numbers. Suppose I will have to rob his ass now...

kneemos · 31-07-2013 05:56PM

Four numbers the same woule be the easiest way.

Generic Dreadhead · 31-07-2013 06:04PM

THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A TROLL THREAD FFS!!!!

PizzamanIRL · 31-07-2013 06:09PM

I remember pins/passwords and mobile numbers easily.

Sam Kade · 31-07-2013 06:15PM

mutley18 wrote: »

How hard is it to memorize four fecking numbers?

And each number is a digit from 0-10

kneemos · 31-07-2013 06:28PM

Sam Kade wrote: »

And each number is a digit from 0-10

I've seen a couple of people having to ring their partners for their pin number.Not everyone finds it easy.

SimonTemplar · 31-07-2013 06:29PM

Jamez735 wrote: »

Isn't that 5 digits?

Miguel_Sanchez wrote: »

90210?

Both wrong.

Adyx · 31-07-2013 06:41PM

mutley18 wrote: »

While on the topic of PIN numbers, one day i was in my local and I was sat at the bar, the guy beside me is paying by card, I have a gawk at his pin out of curiosity and low and behold it is the exact same as mine, that is like a 10,000/1 chance!

And it's not a common number like 1234, it is four random numbers. Suppose I will have to rob his ass now...

Maybe he had already robbed you...

kneemos · 31-07-2013 06:44PM

Count you're fingers...one,two,three,four.

How do people remember pin numbers

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