Errors to avoid when making French bank transfer after October 9 New regulation aims to help people avoid losing money to scams or incorrect details
Cr茅dit Mutuel and CIC clients hit by mass outage as payments and withdrawals blocked Tens of thousands left unable to pay for purchases or withdraw cash on Saturday, August 30
news Revolut to invest 鈧�1bn to grow market share in France The country is the online bank鈥檚 largest - and fastest-growing - customer base outside the UK
Proposed law will stop French banks from closing accounts for no reason The legislation has sparked debate over financial regulations
Update your tax details to avoid a fine in France Ensure your bank details are correct and confirmed on impots.gouv.fr to prevent late payment penalties
Many Soci茅t茅 G茅n茅rale customers to be charged additional fees from April There is some good news for international banking and instant transfers, however
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�
Four major French banks to share cash machines to better serve rural areas The partnership is aiming to position ATMs more strategically and usefully
Why bank cards are changing in France The new payment systems aim to make it easier to shop online and to fight fraud
Major French bank hits overseas clients with 鈥榓dmin fees鈥� of up to 鈧�300 a year Many second-home owners in the UK and US are affected
French banks begin to use Wero - the EU rival to Apple Pay The new payment system is launching for clients at some French banks in October
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
Apple Pay: can you use with French bank cards, Navigo, OrlyBus, RER? The iPhone is to open up its contactless payment system after a ruling by the European Commission
Can you open a bank account in France without a local address? Banks are free to deny an account to anyone and are not required to provide justification for their decision
Do non residents pay home-country tax on French Livret A interest? Understanding income tax due can be challenging for those with homes in different countries
Fraud victim filed complaint too late for refund, says French bank There are two types of bank transfer fraud in France with different timeframes to act
Crit'Air, breakdowns, savings: 9 changes you may have missed in France In case you have been on holiday, here is a handy summary of what is new in France
Five tips on how to avoid credit card fraud in France We also look at what to do if you are a victim of bank card scam
American in Paris protest over undeclared Swiss bank account The retiree hopes to draw the attention of French senators, claiming his mother is being prevented from declaring her Swiss bank account
Grants, savings, tax: how will your finances change in France in 2023? We look at new laws and changes that could affect you next year
We all know about the food but what else does France do really well? Here are some suggestions, including cultural schemes and banking advisors鈥� tell us what you would add to the list
Revolut: Are the accounts of French residents at risk from fraudsters? There are reports from the UK of customers being upset over the firm鈥檚 rules on fraud. We look at the situation for people based in France
8 changes for residents and second-home owners in France October 2022 A new Covid vaccination campaign, a relaxed approach to safety checks for motorbikes, new motorway breakdown rates and more
Residents of France: Neobank may be solution if UK bank closes account Some mobile banking apps allow you to receive and make payments in several currencies at little or no fee
Barclays closes accounts of Britons in France: what about other banks? We asked other main UK banks about their intentions for account-holders in France
French residents with UK premium bonds warned of bank charge risk Letters sent by NS&I say the bonds may not be practical if you no longer have a UK bank account
Changes to French banking law will help Americans refused an account We explain the process where Americans and others struggling to open an account are allocated a bank through a simplified 鈥榬ight to a bank account鈥� rule
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�
Banking in France without a mobile phone is near impossible Cr茅dit Agricole insist on a mobile phone to receive SMS and security codes for online banking - otherwise 鈥榯ant pis鈥� says reader
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
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
Can I pay a UK cheque into my French bank account? When paying a sterling cheque into a French bank account the cheque may take a while to clear and there may be significant fees
Can I contact a mediator over issues with our French bank? Each bank in France has its own mediator and they offer free consultations, however first thing to do in this instance is to contact your personal adviser
How to compare French bank fees online There are 15 different fields available online, including bankcard costs, Sepa bank transfers, general account charges, cash withdrawals, and insurance against bankcard theft
Five steps to help prevent bank fraud in France and advice if targeted Help stop fraudsters from accessing your account by taking simple steps to protect yourself and find out about your rights if you have money stolen
Brexit threat to reader鈥檚 life insurance 鈥榮ecurity鈥� Cancelling accounts for Britons in the EU could have knock-on effects, such as life insurance policy validity
British banks to close EU residents鈥� investment accounts Several British banks have confirmed that the accounts of investment or wealth management customers in France will close before 2021
Brexit and Britons in France: Consider a neobank account An account with a digital 'challenger' bank may be of interest in times of uncertainty due to the end of the Brexit transition period
Should my French bank be offering an 茅co-pr锚t green loan? All France's major retail banks have signed up for the 茅co-pr锚t scheme
Banking post-Brexit in France: time to 鈥榯hink local鈥� In this month's money column, Bill Blevins covers what to expect regarding UK-based financial services for Britons in France after 31 December
What is changing in France in November 2020? Gas prices and cigarettes get more expensive, bank fees are capped, and winter rights for renters begin
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
Barclaycard stopping cards for residents in France The Connexion has heard from many readers concerned after being told Brexit means their Barclaycards will be cancelled because they live in France.
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.
Americans' bank issues in France: reader feedback Americans are subject to income declarations and can be taxed as appropriate in the US no matter where they live in the world. This has caused some problems for US citizens looking to open bank accounts in France.
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.
HSBC France cuts jobs - what effect on local branches? HSBC France has announced hundreds of job cuts in Paris 鈥� but it has clarified to The Connexion that the impact is only on its investment banking side, not retail banking for the public and businesses.
Fingerprint card payments coming to France in autumn You could soon make a card payment using your fingerprint in France as a French bank is set to launch the system this autumn.
Group helps taxing concerns of US citizens in France For US citizens living overseas, taxation is major problem
French banking authority warns on fake bank websites Fake online banking sites are becoming more common, a French authority has said, with the public warned to be alert to scams and fake URLs.
BNP online banking services down 'Internal IT incident' leaves tens of thousands of French customers of BNP Paribas, Hello Bank and Cetelem unable to access online services
Go online for free banking Reading the recent news of a freeze on French bank charges and subsequent readers鈥� comments, I鈥檇 like to add that I have recently changed my French bank from Cr茅dit Agricole to Orange Bank online (arranged at my local Orange phone shop).
Banks鈥� good and bad results in stress tests French banks have passed the European Central Bank鈥檚 stress tests that assess whether they can cope with financial shocks such as the 2008 crash.
Supermarkets offer 鈥榗ashback鈥� for first time in France Shoppers will be able to ask for 鈥渃ashback鈥� from their supermarket cashier for the first time ever in France, as the Casino group prepares to roll the scheme out across 150 stores nationwide.
Minister seeks 鈧�200 annual cap on French bank charges The French minister of economy and finance Bruno Lemaire is seeking to introduce a cap of 鈧�200 per year on banking charges for people of the most limited means.
Cash still popular in France despite other pay options 麻豆传媒映画 are still very likely to use cash to pay for goods, despite the increase in online shopping and the continued development of other, more high-tech forms of payment.
What to do if a client鈥檚 cheque bounces in France I run a small business in France and many of my clients settle by cheque. I have received a cheque that has bounced but the client is not returning my calls. What can I do? J.P.
France avoids worst of Visa fault due to CB system France was largely unaffected by a European-wide system failure that caused millions of Visa cards not to work in Ireland, the UK, or Germany.
Taking a taste of France to the Channel Islands Sponsored content: Jersey is set to host show promoting property, business and lifestyle in France
What changes in France from February 1 Gas prices and motorway tolls rise - but it will be easier to change banks
Armed man robs 鈧�75,000 from Puy-de-D么me bank An armed man in a cagoule who robbed a bank in Aubi猫re, Puy-de-D么me, and made off with 鈧�75,000, has still not been found by police.
Paris will host EU banking authority Paris is to host the European Banking Authority after Brexit it was decided last night.
The Banque de France warns public over bank fraud The Banque de France has warned the public to stay vigilant about possible fake emails and telephone calls, after reports of a growth in credit card fraud.
New 鈧�50 aims to beat counterfeits Banknote will make up 45% of all euro notes in circulation and can be checked with 'look, tilt and feel' method
New EU rules enshrine right to bank account in other states September marks a deadline for banks across the EU to start accepting customers living anywhere else within the bloc.
Higher penalties if you own up to foreign bank accounts Penalties have been increased for people who own up to having bank accounts abroad that they had not previously declared.
Basic banking at tabacs is taking off Simple bank accounts could be all that holiday home owners need to have in France
Check out the benefits of online banking If you are fed up with paying bank charges and having to fork out for a credit card you could opt for online banking 鈥� and possibly receive a financial perk for doing so.
