New cardholders will get a Costco Credit Card PIN when they receive their card in the mail. To get a replacement PIN for Costco Credit Card, call the number on the back of the card and ask customer service for a new one.
Best Way to Get a Costco Credit Card PIN
Call Citibank customer service at 1-855-378-6467, or call the number on the back of your Costco Credit Card.
Inform the representative that you want a new credit card PIN.
Ask Citibank customer service to send you the new PIN either in the mail, over text, or by email. It’s unlikely that they’ll be able to tell you the new PIN over the phone.
Unless you’re traveling abroad, your PIN will mostly be used for cash advances. It’s important to note that cash advances have high fees and interest rates, so you’ll generally want to avoid them whenever possible.
You will get a PIN for your Citi credit card once you are approved. When you receive and activate your new Citi card, you will receive a PIN by mail in about 7 to 14 business days. If you can’t remember your current PIN or simply want to change it, either log in to your online account or call customer service at (800) 950-5114.
What you should know about your Citi credit card PIN:
To get a Citibank credit card cash advance, you can either withdraw funds from an ATM or visit a local Citibank branch. For ATM transactions, you will need to request a 4-digit PIN, in case you did not receive one after being approved for an account.
What you should know about Citibank cash advances:
Cash advance fee: Citi’s cash advance fee is 5% (min $10). There may be additional bank fees if you withdraw cash from an ATM.
Yes, you can use a credit card without a PIN. You only need one if you plan to use your card for cash advances at ATMs. You may also need a PIN to make purchases at automated kiosks when traveling abroad. However, besides these two exceptions, no PIN is necessary to make a purchase with a credit card.
If you need a PIN for certain transactions, you can generally request it online, over the phone, or...
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