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Five important things to know about banking in France
The answers to five common questions about banking in France: How do I write a cheque/check out in France? Always write it in French …
Five frequently asked questions about banking in France
We have all the answers you need to the most frequently asked questions about French banks and banking in France: Can I open a bank …
Your French Bank Statement Explained
Your French bank statement pops into your post box, you open it and find a raft of words, expressions and abbreviations that you’ve never …
Paying cash deposits into a French bank
Paying cash into a French bank might be a little more difficult than you would think – or hope. Many banks in France are regionalised …
What is an RIB in France?
An RIB or Relevé d’Identité Bancaire is a French bank document which details the coordinates of your bank branch and account. When you live …
Cashiers Checks – Bankers Drafts in France
Cheques or Checks are called chèques in France. The equivalent of a Banker’s Draft is a chèque de banque and they are generally used …
French Bank Complaints
What do you do if you have a complaint against your French bank? Details of what action to take and who to contact for …
French Bank Charges
Everything you need to know about French bank charges, you can’t avoid them completely but you can be aware of and manage them. By law …
Bank Overdrafts in France
Bank overdrafts in France are called “découvert”. An authorised bank overdraft is called a “découvert autorisé”. Overdrafts in France are generally frowned upon unless …
ATM machines and cash dispensers in France
ATMs are plentiful in France where they are known as DABs or distributeur automatique de billet. Do be careful though that if you are staying …