Windhoek Travel Forum

Does anyone know the number of digits in one's PIN that Namibian ATM machines require? Thanks in advance,
John

To answer my own question:

Bank Cards (ATM or 'Automatic Teller Machine' cards)
* make sure that your ATM card is in sync with either PLUS (VISA) or CIRRUS (MasterCard). Ask your bank about this before you leave (and don't forget your PIN number).
* remember your PIN number numerically (with numbers) rather than using letters. Many international ATM machines only have numbers on the key pads. If you only have the letters memorized, use a phone key-pad to convert the letters into the appropriate numbers.
* try to get a PIN number with only 4 digits. Many foreign ATM machines only accept 4-digit numbers, yet many people have up to 8-digit PIN numbers, which won't work.
* always have some cash on you. There may be times when you won't be able to use your ATM card.
* consider taking a second ATM card with you. The magnetic stripes on them are surprisingly fragile.

I have an ATM card with a 5 digit pin and it worked fine in Namibia. It is only numbers no letters.