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heatman
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Will my non-chip containing U.S. credit card work in NZ? Or will we have trouble using it in automated machines like the last time we went to Europe?

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justin23
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Technically it depends on more than just the chip and what affiliation the cards bank has. Usually if you have a PIN it is ok, but to be sure just ask your bank for a new card because you are travelling overseas(I assume all new cards issued now in the USA have a chip, like it is in Aus/NZ).
I know in Australia they are getting rid of signing for credit cards and replacing with a PIN only with chip in August.

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westwood
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There are still plenty using the cards without a Pin in NZ but like Australia, will at some stage be a thing of the past.

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heatman
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I called my credit card company and they are issuing me a new card with a chip. Thanks for the help.

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