While creating your debit card or credit card PIN, keep in mind that it should be difficult and cannot be easily guessed. We are telling you about some such numbers, which you should never make the mistake of making your PIN.
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ATM PIN: Whether you want to withdraw money from your bank account or make online payments, a debit card is very useful. Similarly, payment becomes much easier with the help of a credit card. However, the most important thing for the security of these cards is their four-digit PIN number. It is very important to keep it safe and it should not be weak.
Many times users create such PIN numbers which are easy to remember but such PIN numbers can be easily hacked. If you have also made these numbers your PIN then you should change it immediately. Such PIN numbers can harm you because in case of your data getting leaked, attackers can directly empty your bank account.
1. Simple and sequential numbers
– 1234
– 1111, 2222, 3333, 0000
– 4321 (reverse sequence)
– 1212, 1122 (repeating pattern)
2. Numbers related to birth date
– Your birth date (1901, 2511, 1508)
– Your birth year (1988, 1993)
– Birth date of any family member
3. Easily guessed numbers
– Last 4 digits of your mobile number
– Your vehicle number
– Numbers related to ID card or Aadhar card
4. Common numbers
According to cyber security reports, some numbers are the most used PINs in the world. These can be hacked in a few seconds, never make them your PIN.
– 1234
– 0000
– 2580 (straight line on the keypad)
– 1212
– 6969
– 9999
This is the way to make a safe PIN
Always make your debit card or credit card PIN with a combination of random numbers. Never make birthday and phone number a part of the PIN. Avoid easy patterns and keep changing your PIN number in 6 to 12 months.
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