Apparently...The PINsentry reader is meant to be used once an online account holder has logged in to the banking site.
Barclays PINSentry
After logging in, customers slot their bank debit card into the card reader, which generates a unique code which they must input before making a transaction. A new code is generated each time a customer logs on.
The device will initially be used for customers who use their online bank account to set up payments to new third party accounts, which is the easiest way for fraudsters to clear out someone's bank account.
In real life: Why the fuck have Barclays sent me a calculator? *bins*
(Barclays PINSentry
After logging in, customers slot their bank debit card into the card reader, which generates a unique code which they must input before making a transaction. A new code is generated each time a customer logs on.
The device will initially be used for customers who use their online bank account to set up payments to new third party accounts, which is the easiest way for fraudsters to clear out someone's bank account.
In real life: Why the fuck have Barclays sent me a calculator? *bins*
Bingowings 2011 Businessman of the Year (Watford Branch),
Sat 3 May 2008, 17:47,
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I use one of thoseI've got used to it now, but I preferred having to personally remember details for security as opposed to allowing a calculator to be 'secure' for me
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The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Sat 3 May 2008, 17:56,
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