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Why French bank cards are losing their printed security numbers
The new system aims to reduce fraud and simplify online shopping
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State can reimburse 50% cost of a personal trainer in France: How it works
There are strict criteria to meet to ensure you can receive this
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When and why are many French supermarkets phasing out shopper loyalty cards?
They have issued advice on how to avoid losing your points
1c and 2c coins may go in France
France is considering phasing out one and two centime coins in coming years; a suggestion to EU states from the European Commission.
The plan, raised by new commission president Ursula von der Leyen, was put forward to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Prices would have to be rounded up to the nearest five centimes when making purchases by cash.
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