Your Chip and PIN Credit Card offers you a more secure form of payment, reducing the risk of fraud with the added security of a 4-digit PIN. You must enter your PIN to validate all Card Purchases and ATM Cash Withdrawals, instead of signing purchase receipts as you may have done so far*. If your Card is lost or stolen, your PIN prevents it from being used for any fraudulent purposes.
To receive your Chip and PIN-enabled Credit Card, you must set up your 4-digit PIN immediately. If you are an existing American Express Gold Credit or Blue from American Express Cardmember, your current Card will be deactivated if you do not set up your PIN by 1st October 2010.
*Some merchants may require you to provide your signature if their point-of-sale terminal is not chip-enabled.
A word of caution:
For your protection, do not write your PIN down or tell anyone of your PIN.
Set up your PIN to receive your Chip and PIN Credit Card
How to use your Chip and PIN Credit Card
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens if I enter my PIN incorrectly when making a Card purchase?
You have up to three attempts to enter your PIN correctly. Should you input your PIN incorrectly three consecutive times, your PIN will be locked for your own security. As long as you remember you PIN, you can unlock it by calling our 24/7 Customer Services on (+973) 17 557755 and selecting the "Credit Card Chip and PIN Services" option. From there, you will be guided to unlock your PIN.
After your PIN is unlocked,you will be able to use your Card for purchases and ATM Cash Withdrawals immediately .
What if I forget my PIN?
Please call our 24/7 Customer Service on (+973)17 557755 and request for a PIN mailer to be sent to your billing address.
When will I receive my Chip and PIN Credit Card?
You will receive your Credit Card about two to three working days after you set up your new PIN. You can set up your PIN today by calling (+973)17 557755 or by visiting www.americanexpress.com.bh/pinsetup and following the self-guided instructions.Please note that your current Card will be deactivated once you activate your Renewal Credit Card.
Will the PIN I enter for my Card purchases be the same PIN I enter for ATM transactions?
Yes.You have one PIN which you can use for any purchase or ATM transaction around the world. If you are an existing Cardmember, you can disregard your previous Express Cash PIN.
Will I ever need to sign for a transaction?
Some merchants may require you to provide your signature if their Point-of-Sale terminal is not chip-enabled. The magnetic strip on the back of your Card allows you to continue to use your Card at any merchant that welcomes the American Express® Card. However PIN-based transactions are quickly becoming the new standard for secure Card transactions around the world.
I am an existing Cardmember. Can I continue to use my current Card?
If you are an existing American Express® Gold Credit or Blue from American Express® Cardmember, your current Card will be deactivated once you activate your Renewal Chip and PIN Credit Card. However, should you not activate your Renewal Credit Card immediately, your current Card will be automatically deactivated by 1st October 2010.
Can I, as the Basic Cardmember, set up a PIN for my Supplementary Cardmembers?
Yes you may. As long as you have your Supplementary Cardmember’s PIN Setup ID, you may set up their PIN by calling (+973) 17 557755 or visiting www.americanexpress.com.bh/pinsetup However, please note that a Supplementary Cardmember cannot set up a PIN for a Basic Cardmember.
Will I ever need to enter my PIN for online purchases?
No. You do not need to enter your PIN for any purchase you make through an online retailer.