A new poll conducted by Emirates Identity Authority last May says a large number of UAE residents didn’t know – or were ignorant of – their PIN codes.
The poll also revealed that 81.95 per cent were unaware of their PIN codes while 18.05 per cent confirmed that they know their Emirates ID card codes, Arabic daily ‘Emarat Al Youm’ reported.
The PIN code is one of the means used to get access to the private data in your card and authenticate the identity of a UAE resident. It consists of four digits and is recommended to be changed regularly (using Card reading program offered by Eida).
The Authority called on everyone carrying an Emirates identity card to ensure there is a secret number chosen by first time registrant. Entering the wrong PIN number three times in a row will lead to cancellation of the card, and the owner will have to visit the centre again to get new PIN number, officials said.
In order to activate the ID card again, the owner has to visit the Authority’s customer service centre again with original Emirates ID card to verify his fingerprints and enter a new PIN number.
The Emirates ID’s smart chip carries the owner’s details, such as name, date of birth, and other important information.
