Forgotten PIN | Nationwide (2024)

FAQs

What can I do if I forgot my PIN number? ›

Call the phone number printed on the back of your card to retrieve your PIN number or reset it. If you prefer to recover your PIN in person, visit your nearest bank for help. Alternatively, log into your account on your bank's website and follow the online instructions to recover your PIN.

If you are at the ATM and realise “I forgot my ATM Card PIN number” after putting your card inside the machine, do not worry. Choose Forgot PIN or Regenerate ATM PIN option on the menu. You would be redirected to a screen to enter your registered mobile number, which triggers an OTP to that number.

The 4-digit PIN code is the password you set in your bank account to withdraw money at an ATM. It won't be printed on a card. If you've forgotten your PIN, you'll need to contact your bank to retrieve it.

How Do I Find My PIN Number? If you've forgotten your PIN number, consider contacting your bank. You'll likely have to verify your identity, but a customer service representative should be able to help you reset your PIN.

You can directly approach your bank or its branch and submit a written application, requesting an automatic unblock of the ATM card. To verify your identity as the card's user, you must submit ID and address proof. Once these details are verified, the bank will unblock your card.

After typing 3 wrong pins (it doesn't have to be on the same day) the chip of your card will be blocked. To unblock your chip, you can go to an ATM from a major bank. You should be able to see a new 'PIN Unlock' option or you can otherwise view your remaining amount. A third option would be to withdraw cash.

Log in to the net banking portal with the username and password provided. Choose the account that account holder wish to generate the ATM PIN for. Then choose the “ATM Card Services” option. Click on “Generate New ATM”

If you've forgotten your debit card PIN, some banks may offer a way to retrieve it through their website or app. You can also call a customer care representative, or find a local branch for help. You'll probably still need to verify your account ownership and may be directed to reset the PIN for security reasons.

You guessed it, 1234 is at the top of the list! 0000 isn't far behind in third, and it's no surprise that your creepy uncles PIN; 6969, is on the list also. If your PIN is on the list above and now has you worried, we got your back. Below is a list of the least frequent 4-digit pin codes.

What are the possibilities of a 4 digit PIN? ›

There are 10 possible values for each digit of the PIN (namely: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), so there are 10 · 10 · 10 · 10 = 10⁴ = 10000 total possible PIN numbers. To have no repeated digits, all four digits would have to be different, which is selecting without replacement.

HOW CAN I RETRIEVE MY CARD'S PIN IF I FORGET OR LOSE IT? One should either go to the branch at the self-service area for assistance or call our Contact Centre to have the PIN reset.

Reset ATM PIN through Mobile Banking

STEP-1: Login to your bank's mobile app using your credentials. STEP-2: Go to the 'Debit Cards' section and choose the card whose PIN you want to reset. STEP-3: You might have to enter your card's CVV and the OTP that you receive on your registered mobile number.

The Network Unlock Code (NUC), sometimes called a Network Unlock PIN (NUP) or Network Control Key (NCK), allows you to unlock a mobile phone from its original network. If you've not received a NUC you can request one.

STEP-1: Login to your bank's netbanking portal using your credentials. STEP-2: Go to the 'Debit Cards' section and choose the card whose PIN you have forgotten. STEP-3: Click on 'Instant PIN Generation', where you might have to enter your card details like number, name, and CVV.

Sometimes you can use a pay code-enabled ATM to withdraw money from a credit card without a PIN. If this option is available, you can use your card from your mobile app, prompting a QR code for you to scan at the ATM, allowing you to withdraw cash without a PIN.