IB security token Batteries

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It occurred to me, that what would I do if the batteries in the security token went dead. So I thought I would buy a spare pair.

So I open the token, and lo and behold the screws holding the batteries are so tight you can't unscrew them.

On the same topic what do you do if the damn thing malfunctions and you can't get in?
 
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It occurred to me, that what would I do if the batteries in the security token went dead. So I thought I would buy a spare pair.

So I open the token, and lo and behold the screws holding the batteries are so tight you can't unscrew them.

On the same topic what do you do if the damn thing malfunctions and you can't get in?
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You can call IB and get a one day exemption. If there is a problem with the token I ASSUME they will overnight you a replacement.
 
Is it possible to generate a few numbers and put those numbers aside, so when your securities token gone bad, you can just use those numbers that you generated while waiting for the security token to be fixed ?
 
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Is it possible to generate a few numbers and put those numbers aside, so when your securities token gone bad, you can just use those numbers that you generated while waiting for the security token to be fixed ?
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No, this is not possible. Generated number is only relevant in combination with time.

I have the passcode card myself and I actually like it better than a token. Security is equal, CC format and no $150 fine when lost.

And no bateries of course...
 
IB uses different tokens. The passcode card is the simplest. It's a card with 200 numbered codes on it. So they don't change but that doesn't matter for security. So I'm happy with it...
 
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