4. Running Your French Bank Account

1. 4.1. Withdrawing Money
2. 4.2. Direct Debits and Standing Orders
3. 4.3. Personal Enquiries
4. 4.4. Statements
5. 4.5. Closing/Transferring Account
6. 4.6. Seizure of Account

4.1. Withdrawing Money

If you have a bank card carte bancaire then you are able to withdraw money free of charge at any cash dispenser guichets automatique with the CB logo.

There are limits on how much you can withdraw in any single occasion, or over 7/30 days, depending on your type of card. Your bank will advise you of your limits.

If you exceed your limit on your card, you can withdraw money from your bank, or from any other bank, by cheque.

You do not need your own cheque book to withdraw from your own bank, as they can prepare an omnibus cheque from within the branch that you merely need to sign.

If you have not exceeded your cash limit you can also withdraw cash from another bank by using your cash card. Normally, a charge will be payable. You will need to produce some form of identity.

You will receive a receipt for the withdrawal, which you should retain until you have checked it against your bank statement.

If you withdraw money from a cash dispenser within the eurozone then no charges are payable.

Outside of the eurozone there will be a currency exchange charge.