Interest rates

Interest-free property loans to be available to more buyers in France

Millions more people may be eligible with more money on offer and hundreds more communes qualifying

The tax-free French savings account open to all with 3% interest rate

The Livret A interest rate is to increase to this percentage from February. However many people simply leave their money in current accounts, figures show

What February interest rises for regulated savings accounts in France?

Savers with Livret A, LDD and LEP accounts look set to see their returns increase significantly

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Inflation, interest rates, energy: is France winning on the economy?

Partner article: Christopher Davenport of Kentingtons looks at how France is managing its economy compared to other European countries

Who can open French LEP savings account offering 4.6% interest?

The regulated account is also tax-free but there are income limits and other conditions

Can dependent children open a French LEP account at 2.2% interest?

Tax-free LEP savings accounts now have an interest rate well above that offered by other accounts but not everyone can open one

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.