How to Open a French Bank Account and What you will Need?
This is a very common question because when you are moving to France you are going to need a French bank account to pay expenses since at this present time in France when you have electricity and phone services the electricity and phone companies require you to make an automatic payment to them from your French bank account each month.
Of course, if you are wanting to buy a French property you will need a French bank account to pay your mortgage.
To help you get all the details you need we are directing you to a new French government site called ‘Welcome to France’. There is a special link that gives you access to the details of what you will need to open a French bank account and included on the page is access to a website that enables you to compare the cost of service between banks which is very helpful.
Here is the link to the How to Open a French Bank account.
If you would like to consult directly with an English speaking French mortgage broker we can offer you several choices. Please contact us here for our guidance at no charge.
*** You do not need a French mortgage broker but you need an English speaking French real estate agent we can assist you as well. Please contact us here for our guidance at no charge.