Banks in France

Welcome to our comprehensive Guide to Banks in France, your indispensable on-line resource to using a French bank. A French bank account is really indispensable for any owner of French property, including non-residents. Most banks in France now have English speaking staff within each branch office, so the formalities can be accomplished with relative ease. Neither is a basic bank account in France expensive to run, provided you do it the right way. In the guide we also provide information on Euro currency exchange and international money transfers. We examine the range of bank savings accounts in France and French bank cards, together with an outline of the important European Savings Directive.

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1. Introduction

2. Which Bank?

3. Opening a French Bank Account

4. Managing Your French Bank Account

5. Choosing a French Bank Card

6. French Cheques

7. Money Transfers to France

8. French Bank Loans

9. French Bank Savings Accounts

10. Complaining About Your Bank in France

11. Terms relating to Banking in France