ATM cards

I had no problems while in S/AF with my 4 digit pin (Sept to Oct this year). Just keep in mind VISA is more widely accepted in ATMs than Mastercard is.

I have had no problems either wit 4 digits.

4 digits will be fine but notify your bank you are going to SA so they will accept International transactions.

There is no "rule". Because it simply depends on what your card requires, the ATM is matching what you entered with what is embedded in your card. If at home that is 4 digits, then 4 digits it is. If it's 5, it's 5. My own (local S.A.) cards happen to be 5, so I presume that's the S.A. norm. But the ATMs don't discriminate! Provided of course what #4 says applies.

Thanks to you all who have replied!

My SA card is 4 digits, and I've used it at most of the different bank' ATM's. No problem.

No problem with 4 digits...

Depending on the bank the pin length varies either 4 or 5 is recognised.