When can French state access your bank account and take money? Unpaid taxes, fines or some other debts can lead to forced seizures
Which UK banks allow residents in France to open or keep an account? Some banks have been willing to keep on long-standing customers who have moved to France
Our French bank has asked about patrimoine - what does this mean? Banks will often ask routine questions to gather information about their customer's finances
practical Online French bank closes with accounts still open: here is how to reclaim funds Ma French Bank attracted around 700,000 customers in the six years it was active
It will soon be much easier to withdraw cash in shops in France Changes to the current service are intended to open it to anyone with a French bank card
Residents in rural France affected by bank closures Thousands of branches have closed in recent years as fewer people use brick and mortar services
Three ways to make bank transfers in France despite Easter pause Traditional payments are unavailable over four-day period
Can a French bank account be opened before moving? Online and physical banks compete with brokers in finding best solution for those on the hunt for a property
Cheque use falls in France - but fraud levels remain high The traditional payment method is still popular with many
Bank transfers in France will soon be paused for a few days The European payment system will take a break for Easter
BNP Paribas plans large-scale branch closures in France Around a third of physical branches will close amid 鈥榗hanges in the way people bank鈥�
When must a bank reimburse a customer scam victim in France? Reimbursement can depend on whether the customer has been 鈥榥egligent鈥�
What are the steps to close a French bank account if moving back to the UK? Switching bank accounts between two French accounts is easier
More French banks offer virtual payment cards: How do they work? We look at digital card costs, payment methods, and their advantages and disadvantages
It is now easier for people to identify a lost or forgotten bank account in France Requests can be made directly to the tax authorities
Do foreign savings accounts have to be declared on French tax forms? Admitting errors may make the authorities more lenient
Third online bank to close amid competitive market in France 'Ma French Bank' only opened in 2019. We look at what customers need to do
Scam email alert for clients of three leading French banks Fraudsters link to bank鈥檚 genuine website at some points, making scam look legitimate
Computer bug hits all Cr茅dit Agricole customers in France Staff said customers should not worry about security of their money
New telephone law aims to reduce bank fraud in France The new measures are intended to make official numbers 鈥榯amper proof鈥�
Overdraft fees, pay, ecology: three French banks criticised in new report Three major banks scored poorly on social and environmental factors including investing in tax havens and deforestation projects, and large staff pay gaps
How to change bank account in France - and points to consider A 2017 law change means your bank will cover lion's share of work, if you ask them to
Man who flooded Europe with millions of false banknotes arrested French police coordinated the operation along with Europol and Italian anti-counterfeiters
Closure of bank branches is a 鈥榗atastrophe鈥� for rural areas Hundreds of villages left without banks as branches close, impacting the elderly and local businesses
Contactless bank card payments over 鈧�50 authorised in France You will still need to enter a PIN for transactions over this amount
French bank to close dozens of Britons' accounts citing Brexit Regional caisse in south-west blames complicated post-Brexit rules and measures to stop money laundering
Bank call scams: why more people are being caught out in France Fraudsters are becoming smarter as the number of potential targets continues to increase
How does the takeover of HSBC鈥檚 French branches affect customers? Former HSBC clients will have to check certain services to spot teething problems during the switch
How bank cashpoints are changing in France New ATMs under the brand name 鈥楥ash Services鈥� will expand (a little) their services
Taxes, banks, energy: Five French practical updates Our recap of the most important articles you may have missed
Breton town鈥檚 plan to offset second-homes with cheaper main homes Our French property update also looks at an insurance warning, energy ratings and mortgages and the popularity of 10m虏 Paris apartment for rent at 鈧�610 a month
What can I do with my old euro coins in France? There are several different ways to move on smaller coins
I was craftily robbed as arrived at supermarket in France, this is how Retiree shares her experience as a warning to others
How to protect savings if your French bank crashes Partner article: Recent bank collapses put a spotlight on savings protection - check your own safeguards, says Rob Kay from Blevins Franks
Ex-Barclays customer in France struggles to transfer funds A British man tells us of complications moving his money after the account was closed due to Brexit
Updated: more of your feedback on French banks Readers give their views after surprisingly positive poll shows almost nine in 10 麻豆传媒映画 surveyed have a good opinion of their bank - and particularly their local branch
Beware new telephone scam for bank details doing rounds in France The scam, dubbed 鈥榲ishing,鈥� is already thought to have 1,500 victims. Here is how to avoid it
Explainer: How to get reimbursed after a bank card fraud in France It can sometimes be difficult to secure a reimbursement from your bank. We look at what you can do to make a refund more likely
Who can open French LEP savings account offering 4.6% interest? The regulated account is also tax-free but there are income limits and other conditions
It is a mistake to close so many local banks, claims French think-tank Economics expert says banks must learn from the Titanic: 鈥榖eing a giant does not save you from a shipwreck鈥�
鈥楽peedy鈥�, 鈥榟elpful鈥�: Your feedback on French bank reactions to fraud We asked you how your banks dealt with incidents involving scams, after a French consumer group launched legal action against some institutions over this issue
Taxe fonci猫re rise limits?: Five updates for property owners in France We also look at the rules on building shared fences and new rent controls in Bordeaux and Montpellier
Updated: Britline, BNP, Banque Postale: Your feedback on French banks Connexion readers share their experiences and which bank they would recommend
Nine changes for residents in France in June 2022 Tax declaration deadlines, legislative elections, greater life insurance tariff transparency and changes for people unable to open a bank account
Historic change to mortgage insurance in France starts today The rules on changing contracts - and medical declarations - are evolving in a bid to make policies simpler and encourage competition
Revolut, N26: Neobank accounts must be declared to France When making their French tax declaration, residents in France need to check where the banks are located to see if they count as foreign accounts
Why did Barclays, HSBC and ING banks struggle to make money in France? These global financial giants could not make enough profit to be viable in the French banking system. We ask a French finance expert to explain
French bank won鈥檛 accept my UK mobile number to confirm purchases Reader reports that it is impossible to use 11 digits mobile number in French banking system
How to open a joint bank account and how they work in France We take a look at the nature of compte joint and what requirements must be met to open it
Recap: Brexit loophole lets French banks charge more for UK transfers Although the UK remains in the Sepa zone, The Connexion has confirmation that technically French banks can charge an 鈥榠nternational鈥� fee to receive UK money
New scam alert: People in France warned about banking 鈥榮poofing鈥� The crime sees fraudsters posing as your bank, often pretending to be fraud inspectors themselves, to extract sensitive details and data
Is the money in neobanks protected the same as French bank accounts? Not all neobanks are the same. This is how to check if your money is protected should the bank go into liquidation
French bank imposes withdrawal fees for UK cards post-Brexit The UK financial regulator had already warned that cash machine withdrawals could become more expensive for UK cardholders in Europe after the transition period
Two French banks stop asking health questions on mortgage applications Cr茅dit Mutuel and CIC have stopped asking longstanding customers, under 62, for health details. Borrowers鈥� insurance premiums expected to fall
Do online 鈥榥eobanks鈥� protect our money like ordinary French banks? Internet-only financial services operate in a different way to traditional banks, and so does the way in which their customers鈥� funds are guaranteed
Bank in France sends in bailiffs for solar panels that never worked 'Nightmare' solar panel installation for a couple in in Lot-et-Garonne has resulted in a shock visit from bailiffs chasing 鈧�20,000 for the panels
Can I close a French bank account for someone else? Can I close a bank account for a friend who no longer lives in France and who does not wish to travel to the Dordogne just to do this? C.M.
Have French mortgages been suspended? In the UK mortages are being suspended for three months - is France doing the same?
Banks to tighten rules on getting a mortgage in France Lenders will face sanctions for non-compliance with stricter regulation over mortgage duration and terms
Seven French contracts to renegotiate this September and how to do it Save money by getting better deals on gas, internet, bank loans and insurance
Bank account hacking on rise in France - and you may not be reimbursed If you receive a message reporting a suspicious transaction on your bank account do not give out your information. If you do - and a fraud results - you risk your bank refusing compensation
Victims of credit card fraud in France must be paid back within a day Financial authorities send reminder to banks after online payments and fraudulent transactions have soared due to Covid
Accidental Americans in France pin hopes on Biden to end admin hassle The EU - and President Macron - has given support to the 40,000 affected who face financial complications due to being born in America. Many have no other connection with the US.
Medical data of 500,000 put online in France cyber attack Hackers published stolen information including names, contact details, social security numbers, and medical history
鈥楽pectacular鈥� growth of contactless cards in France Banque de France has reported no associated rise in cases of fraud with the increase in contactless payments
Banks must ensure Britons in France aware of Brexit risks Two former UK pensions ministers told of concerns about post-transition banking services; however there is no issue with state pension payments the UK's DWP has confirmed
300 protest in small French town against bank closure The town鈥檚 mayor says he told the bank director it was a 鈥渂ad idea鈥� to close the bank as many of the town鈥檚 residents rely on it.
Victims of fraud in France less likely to be reimbursed An inquiry found victims were now at least 4% less likely to be reimbursed, despite the legal rules for consumer fraud improving this year
Britons in France face banking issues post-Brexit Some providers are reviewing whether or not to stop services for Britons abroad.
Do French entrepreneurs need separate work bank accounts? Reader question: do I need a business bank account for my micro firm?
British banks may stop services due to Brexit A British private bank has written to its clients in France to say it will have to stop providing services if the UK and EU do not agree a banking arrangement before December 31.
Do French banks still offer pr锚t viager hypoth茅caire loan? A money-related reader question answered in our August issue.
Fewer ATMs in France amid Covid, online, and cashless trends ATM cash machines are disappearing in France as cash use decreases and digital banking rises, amid fears that the Covid-19 crisis may exacerbate the issue due to people using contactless methods.
Traditional French banks under pressure as customers switch An increasing number of people in France are changing banks - including many to new "digital banks" - with the quality of customer service and high fees cited as major factors in the decision to switch.
New laws and changes in France: July 2020 New travel rules, caps on bank fees, payment of bills in newsagents, new rules for electromagnetic wave devices, cigarette packet costs, and 鈥渟mooth鈥� gas prices - here鈥檚 what changes in France from today (July 1).
