Overseas Mortgages: French Bank Accounts

Living in France: Opening a French Bank Account

Once you have arrived in France and decided to set up business or buy a house you will need to open a Bank Account. You will need to gather some documentation before you approach the bank. You are likely to need your passport, birth and marriage certificates for joint accounts and proof of your address. Most banks will insist you have a French residential address before they consider you for a new bank account. However, when buying a property the bank will be willing to help open the account before you complete the purchase. We can assist those clients who need this service. Please ask your adviser for further details.

What about currency exchange? We can help locate commercial rates and help secure 'Spot rates' up to 1 year in advance. ask your advisor for further details.