how to generate your ICICI credit card PIN with ease

both the popularity and benefits of credit cards in today’s time are undeniable. ICICI bank offers you numerous credit cards such as Coral credit card, Platinum credit card, Emerald credit card, HPCL credit card, Amazon Pay credit card, and more that come with attractive benefits. so if you are a movie buff, an ardent shopper, or a passionate traveller, ICICI bank offers you a credit card that meets your requirements.
moreover, if you own an ICICI credit card then you must be aware of the fact that it requires a PIN (personal identification number) to make online transactions, pay bills at merchant outlets, withdraw cash, and prevent anyone from misusing. the 4-digit pin of the credit card should be known to you to ensure security while accessing your bank account. 
in the article below, you can go through the steps that let you generate/change the pin of your ICICI credit card along with some easy tips to keep the PIN safe and secure.
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how do i generate my ICICI credit card PIN?

listed down are the 4 methods to generate the PIN of your ICICI credit card. 

generate ICICI credit card PIN via ATM 

you can visit the nearest ICICI Bank ATM to generate your credit card PIN. following are the steps that you can follow to to generate a new PIN for your credit card through ATM:

• insert your card in the ATM machine and select the language of your choice
• further, select the option ‘create PIN using OTP’ and enter your registered mobile number
• now enter the OTP (one time password) on the machine that you have received on your mobile number
• you will be asked to key in a 4-digit PIN of your choice
• retype the 4 digit PIN for verification
• after successfully generating the PIN, you will receive a message from the bank as a confirmation

generate ICICI credit card PIN via net banking

you can generate ICICI credit card PIN through the bank's net banking portal. follow these steps mentioned below:

• log in to your ICICI internet banking account
• click on my accounts > credit cards > generate credit card PIN online
• enter your registered mobile number to receive the OTP
• enter the OTP that you’ve received on your number
• further, enter a 4-digit PIN of your choice
• after successfully generating the PIN, you will receive a message from the bank as a confirmation

generate ICICI credit card PIN via mobile app

imobile, ICICI bank's official mobile banking application, lets you generate a PIN for your ICICI credit card. you can follow the steps mentioned below to do the same using the mobile app:

• log in to your imobile app
• click on the option smartkeys & services > card services > generate credit card PIN
• enter the requisite details and click on the option ‘continue’
• after successfully generating the PIN, you will receive a message from the bank as a confirmation

generate ICICI credit card PIN via customer care

• to generate your ICICI credit card PIN, you can contact the ICICI customer care number from your registered mobile number. you can also visit the customer care page of the bank to know the alternative helpline numbers. 

what are the different methods to change ICICI credit card PIN?

you can change your ICICI credit card PIN through two methods that are mentioned below:

change ICICI credit card PIN via ATM

you can change the PIN of your ICICI bank credit card at an ICICI ATM only. listed down are the steps that you can follow to change your credit card PIN at ICICI Bank ATM:

• insert your credit card in the ATM machine and select the preferred language 
• enter the existing PIN and select the option ‘change’ that appears on the screen of the machine
• now, you will be asked to enter your registered mobile number on which you will receive the OTP
• enter the OTP that you have received and change the 4-digit PIN as per your choice
• after successfully changing the PIN, you will receive a message from the bank as a confirmation

change ICICI credit card PIN via net banking

you can change the PIN of ICICI Bank credit card using the net banking portal. mentioned below are the steps that you can follow:

• log in to your internet banking account using your credentials 
• click on credit card request > change PIN
• you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile
• enter the received OTP and proceed
• now, entering a 4-digit PIN of your choice
• after successfully changing the PIN, you will receive a message from the bank as a confirmation

how can i prevent misuse of my ICICI bank credit card?

the PIN of your credit card is confidential information that you must not share with anyone. also you should follow the listed below do’s and don’ts to safeguard your ICICI credit card PIN:

1. make sure that you are not accompanied with anyone while you enter the ATM
2. cross check if the card slot is intact with no dummy card readers attached to the original one
3. do not share your credit card PIN with others or never write it down on a book or a copy. also, make sure that you never share it over messages or emails
4. never choose a PIN that is obvious like your date of birth, your parent’s birthday, your wedding anniversary, or more. it shouldn't be a complicated one yet something that others can’t guess
5. never save your PIN details on the websites where you make online transactions. also, don't auto save your card details or PIN on transactional websites
6. to make transactions, visit the websites that start with ‘https’ as these are safe to use and secure your personal details
7. as a precautionary measure, try changing your PIN frequently 
8. check your account statement every 15 days to call out for any suspicious activity or transaction
9. try not to set the same PIN for every account you hold as this would lead to a compromise with all your cards that have the same PIN
10. never share your account details or PIN with anyone, even if the person says that he/she is calling from the bank
11. beware of scam calls or emails that ask you to provide your personal information along with card details