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Tips for reducing your bank charges in France

From overdraft to withdrawal fees, as well as online banking, we look at ways to save

Brexit loophole confirmed as cause of new UK-France Sepa bank fees

French banking federation says charges are now possible as the European law pricing principle no longer applies to UK-EU Sepa transfers

French banks criticised for excessive fees for bounced payments

Banks in France can impose fees of up to €20 and generally charge 17 times more than in Germany. A leading consumer group says they must be reduced

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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

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

Changing bank account in France ‘still too difficult’

Changing bank account in France is still “too difficult”, a new consumer report has said, despite new laws being introduced two years ago that were supposed to make it easier to switch.

How to avoid French bank card charges when in the UK?

I regularly go back to the UK for visits from France and I pay for things using my French credit card and incur charges. Are there any alternative strategies you would suggest? G.N.

France on alert by contactless cards theft

A Flaw in the contactless payment system means criminals can continue to use cards even if they have been reported stolen, warns consumer watchdog 60 Millions de Consommateurs.

Bank fee rises cancelled in French ‘collective effort’

All planned increases in bank fees for 2019 in France have been cancelled, as part of the banks’ commitment to President Macron’s “collective effort” to help improve the public’s buying power.

€200 bank charge limit is ‘too high’

Plans for a €200 annual limit on bank penalty charges for the poorest clients have been criticised by consumer groups as doing too little and aiming at the wrong people.

Major French banks change overdraft fee rules

Two major French banks have changed their rules on overdraft charges, ahead of the publication of a new report condemning “irregular practices” on overdraft fees.

Minister seeks €200 annual cap on French bank charges

The French minister of economy and finance Bruno Lemaire is seeking to introduce a cap of €200 per year on banking charges for people of the most limited means.

Bank fees, overdrafts and dangers of debt

The French pay on average €230 a year in bank charges, a study has found – but fees range from a low of €5 at the internet bank BforBank to a high of €290 at BNP Paribas Particuliers.

Bank charges

Tips for reducing your bank charges in France

Brexit loophole confirmed as cause of new UK-France Sepa bank fees

French banks criticised for excessive fees for bounced payments

Seven French contracts to renegotiate this September and how to do it

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