In the latest update on BBM, you now have the ability to customize your BBM Pin to anything of your choice as long as it is in line with the rules.
In order to activate this feature, you will have to first subscribe for this – which means it needs to be paid for! With this new feature enabled, new contacts can add you to BBM using this Custom PIN, making adding new contacts easier than ever.
This is how to go about getting your own BBM Pin:
- You will need to be running the latest BBM software on your device (The latest BBM update is currently available for Android and BlackBerry 10 smartphones. iOS users will receive the update soon).
- Open BBM & Tap the three bar icon in the bottom left corner
- Tap Shop then scroll down to subscriptions and select the Custom PIN Subscription.
- Create your PIN!
It’s that simple 🙂
A Custom PIN must meet certain criteria to be eligible for creation:
- The PINs need to be 6-8 characters long
- It can include both letters and numbers.
- Special characters are not eligible
*PINs are not case sensitive
BBM Custom PIN Subscription:
- BlackBerry 10 and Android subscriptions renew automatically through their respective stores monthly.
- iOS users will receive a reminder every month for the custom PIN Renewal. Users can renew in advance or wait until prompted to renew. Note: a subscription can only be renewed one billing period in advance.
Please Note: If you choose not to renew your Custom PIN Subscription, you will no longer be able to use your Custom PIN to add you to BBM. This PIN will become available for other users to select as their Custom PIN. Your PIN number will revert back to your original PIN number.
To manage all elements of your subscription:
- BlackBerry 10 – Go to BlackBerry World, tap My World and manage your Subscriptions.
- Android – Log into your Google Wallet payment service to manage your Subscriptions
- iOS – you will receive a reminder every month to renew your Subscription. If you choose not to renew, your Subscription will be cancelled at the end of the period.
- For Subscriptions purchased through carrier billing you will receive a SMS explaining how to cancel a Subscription.
