Forgotten PIN | Nationwide (2025)

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What to do if you can't remember your 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.

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.

Rather, in many cases, you'll need to visit your bank to reset your debit card PIN or call your bank and speak to a live agent. If you go to your bank in person and show up with proof of ID, you may be able to have your debit card PIN reset on the spot.

Visit Google Find My Device either on a computer or on a phone and sign in with the Google account that is previously logged in to the locked Android phone. Step 2. All devices connected to this Google account will appear at the top, select the one you want to unlock.

You can usually bypass inputting your PIN when you're paying with your debit card by hitting the credit button (it's usually green) on the credit card machine. Why push credit? ✅ If you don't input your PIN, it won't be compromised if the retailer's credit card processing is ever hacked.

The reason why we might forget something like a PIN once is fairly obvious, he said. After all, there are so many random strings of numbers competing for our memory bandwidth — Social Security numbers, addresses and ZIP codes, and so on. Usually, the forgetting is temporary.

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.

How can I access my debit card without PIN? ›

Find a Cardless ATM

A cardless ATM (Automated Teller Machine) allows you to withdraw cash without needing a PIN. By using this method, you can avoid the hassle of remembering or inputting your PIN number. Instead, you can use your mobile banking app or a QR code to authenticate your transaction and access your funds.

Use different debit card PINs for different cards and accounts. Hide your debit card PIN and don't share it with others. Select an easy-to-remember string of numbers or letters signified by numbers, such as a date that's important to you or a four-letter acronym.

Contact your bank: If you don't have your PIN or can't find it, you can contact your bank to request a new one. They may be able to provide you with a new PIN over the phone or by mail. Use online or mobile banking: Some banks allow you to create or change your debit card PIN using online or mobile.

If you can't remember your passcode when you try again, use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. Recovery mode allows you to erase the iPhone, giving you access to set it up again. You will need your Apple ID and password to set your iPhone up again.

You can visit a branch to ask for a PIN reminder.

The reason why we might forget something like a PIN once is fairly obvious, he said. After all, there are so many random strings of numbers competing for our memory bandwidth — Social Security numbers, addresses and ZIP codes, and so on. Usually, the forgetting is temporary.