Changing a Smartcard PIN

Command: NP (New PIN). Can be used in online, offline or secure state.

Function:     To select a new PIN for a Smartcard without changing any of the other details stored on the card.
The old PIN must be submitted before a change is effected and the new PIN must be supplied correctly at two consecutive prompts.

Inputs:        Smartcard PIN: 4 to 8 alphanumeric characters

Outputs:     Text messages:

·         Insert Card and press ENTER.

·         Enter current PIN.

·         Enter new PIN for Smartcard.

·         Re-enter new PIN.

·         PIN change completed.

Errors:        Card not formatted – card not formatted

Not a LMK card – card formatted for HSM settings or licence card.

Smartcard error; command/return: 0003 – an invalid PIN was entered.

Invalid PIN; re-enter: - PIN is fewer than 4 or greater than 8 digits.

PINs did not agree - the new PINs entered for the Smartcard did not match.

Example:

Online> NP <Return>

Insert Card and press ENTER: <Return>

Enter current PIN: ******* <Return>

Enter new PIN for Smartcard: ***** <Return>

Re-enter new PIN: ***** <Return>

PINs did not agree

Enter new PIN for Smartcard: ***** <Return>

Re-enter new PIN: ***** <Return>

PIN change completed