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Bank PIN Guide

By: Donut Juice

Edited By: Blackmage172 and Tweedy

Coded By: Gamestar

Introduction

On September 19th, 2006, Jagex released Bank Person Identification Numbers, or PINs for short. It was implemented to improve the safety of users and their items. After you have set your Bank PIN, you will need to re-enter this number every time you log in to access your bank account. Once you've correctly entered your Bank PIN to access your bank account, you won't have to enter it again unless you log out or lose connection.

Like your password, your Bank PIN should be safely kept secret; tell it to no one! If you are to be hacked, your Bank PIN is your last line of defence against hackers wishing to steal your items.



Bank PINs are available to both pay-to-play and free-to-play players.

I Want One!

Setting a Bank PIN is very simple. Bank PINs can be set at any Bank across RuneScape; simply right click on the Banker and select, 'Use Bank Booth'.



You will now be talking to the Banker. At this point, select, 'I'd like to check my PIN settings.'



Upon clicking, a new interface will appear on your screen. To set your Bank PIN, please select, 'Set a PIN.'



A disclaimer will appear asking you if you are sure you would like to set a PIN. Before clicking yes, I recommend finding a pad of paper and a pencil to write down your PIN so you will not forget it.



Once again, another new interface will appear, in which for the first time you'll type in your new PIN. I recommend having something memorable, but not easy to guess, such as the birth date of your cat or your favorite artist. Things like your own birth date are very easy to guess and would probably be the very first thing a hacker would try. Stay away from your real life Bank PIN if you have one.

After inputting your Bank PIN, it will then ask you to input it one more time to make sure you entered it correctly.

Now everything is perfect! You simply have to wait one week for your Bank PIN to take effect. Good job; in one week your account will be significantly more secure!

FAQ

  • Q: Do I have to get a Bank PIN?
  • A: No! You are not forced to have a Bank PIN. However, it is highly recommended you get one to keep your account secure.

  • Q: Why do the numbers change when I click them?
  • A: This is to prevent a keylogger from reading your Bank PIN. Jagex made the Bank PIN system very secure against virus or keylogger programs, but it's still not perfect. Make certain you never tell anyone your Bank PIN!

  • Q: I'm at a bank chest and I have no option to set a Bank PIN. Jagex banned me from Bank PINs, right?
  • A: No. Firstly, Jagex doesn't ban anyone from Bank PINs. It's simply the fact that you can't communicate with a chest efficiently enough for it to set a Bank PIN for you. You'll need to find a living, breathing Banker at any Bank across RuneScape to set your Bank PIN.

  • Q: What are some examples of a bad PIN to use?
  • A: Your birth date is one of the first things a hacker would guess. I'd also stay away from PINs such as 2222, 3333, etc., as well as commonly used numbers, such as 1337. Make sure you can remember it, but also don't make it easy to guess.

  • Q: I don't want my Bank PIN any longer/I've forgotten my PIN. How do I remove it?
  • A: Simply find a Banker, select, 'I'd like to check my PIN settings' and request for your Bank PIN to be removed. Please note, this takes three to seven days depending on how long you set the delay for. The reason for this is your safety; it would destroy the point of Bank PINs if a hacker was simply allowed to remove the Bank PIN!

  • Q: Will I have to enter my Bank PIN every time I enter a Bank?
  • A: Fortunately, you don’t have to. You simply will have to enter it once every time you log in.

  • Q: A Jagex Moderator asked me for my PIN, he said I'd become a Player Mod if I gave him it? Should I do it?
  • A: No! Click Report Abuse immediately and report the player for Password Scamming. Under no circumstance will Jagex request your account or Bank PIN details.


Happy account security!