There is one instance I received 8 characters security pin slip from PBB. However PBB denied having 8 characters, so in the end got another new card with another 6 characters security pin sent to me.

I trust certain forummers MORE than CS actually  , my reason for asking is just to see if any one experienced the same answer that MBB CS gave me. Different bank may impose different rules as to what "retail transaction" is, and since this is a discussion forum, I don't think there is a better channel to ask. While I value your feedback, I think sarcasm is not necessary. Thank you and have a good day.

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Added on January 23, 2011, 1:50 pm
Yes, I conveniently overlooked the AMEX card acceptance for bill payment. Sorry about that 

I assume you never get any sms from HSBC about their 0% BT offer ? Then there is no point to consider it as you are not eligible for their 0% BT offer. Only those who have received sms from HSBC are entitled for it.
Yes. I can.

Anyway, anyone knows how does the point system for Citibank regular credit card works ? I just got a regular Citibank VISA in December last year. The first statement came out in early January. The total outstanding was RM2820.89 and got 2770 CitiRewards points. However, i actually received 5096 (points earned) + 10888 (bonus points) this month, much to my surprise. Any idea what is it so ? Only RM5096.78 was charged to my Citibank VISA last month and i did not shop at any of the stores that Citibank is giving 5x CitiRewards Points last month. Where did all these bonus points came from ?

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There are/were indeed such deals. Besides the one mentioned by chemistry, HSBC is the other bank that had such deal.
No problem !