What does it mean at the ATM when the PIN number is exceeded?
This generally means that the PIN number was attempted too many times. It is a security function that prevents someone from trying to use an ATM card and guess time after time, at the PIN, hoping to get it right. After a preset number of entries the card may either be held by the machine or "swipe-type" card readers may refuse further transfers.
By the way, a four-digit numeric PIN has 10,000 possible combinations. Please, memorize your PIN, do not write it on the card or even keep it with the card in your wallet or purse.
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This generally means that the PIN number was attempted too many times. It is a security function that prevents someone from trying to use an ATM card and guess time after time, at the PIN, hoping to get it right. After a preset number of entries the card may either be held by the machine or "swipe-type" card readers may refuse further transfers.