HELP GUIDES

Income Tax in France

Healthcare in France

Inheritance Law and Wills in France

Visas and residency cards for France

Money transfers

Warning to expect delays with bank transfers in France over Easter

How to avoid getting caught out by the annual bank transfer holiday

How to transfer money between the US and France?

A number of options exist, but almost all include exchange fees. Some payments may also be taxed

'France does not recognise QROPS as a pension - beware 60% tax'

Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains the problem with transferring a pension using QROPS and what alternatives exist

practical

Why will French bank not allow me to make a transfer?

We look at some possible reasons why you may not be able to transfer money from your French bank account

Barclays clients face delays transferring money to France

Barclays has informed British residents in France they must close their accounts following Brexit, but readers have reported delays in transferring money

Can a French notaire refuse money transfer from a bank in Luxembourg?

When money is brought in from outside France, especially from tax-advantaged countries such as Luxembourg, money laundering and fiscal fraud laws can become an issue

Recap: Brexit loophole lets French banks charge more for UK transfers

Although the UK remains in the Sepa zone, The Connexion has confirmation that technically French banks can charge an ‘international’ fee to receive UK money

Money and Tax December updates for Britons in France

Special exemption from French gift tax, declaring family loans in France and more

French drivers rush to swap cars as eco grant amount drops

People in France have been rushing to benefit from an increased government grant that enables drivers to exchange their more polluting cars for greener models, as the grant amount drops today (August 3).

Fingerprint card payments coming to France in autumn

You could soon make a card payment using your fingerprint in France as a French bank is set to launch the system this autumn.

France raises taxes on large garden sheds

Taxes for new, large garden sheds and other outhouse buildings belonging to private properties in France have risen in 2020, it has been confirmed.

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.

Lloyds leave us standing

We thought other readers should know that Lloyds Bank has written to inform us that it is ceasing overseas standing order money transfer to France from November.

Transfer payments from UK to French state pension?

I live and work in France. In light of Brexit, can I transfer payments from my UK state pension to my French state pension? B.R.

I want to transfer money to my son in France

My son lives in France and I want to transfer him around £30,000. Is it best to make the transfer in one go or to do it in several smaller amounts? R.S.

Avoiding excessive money transfer costs

My wife and I moved to France last year. Two of our children will be attending universities in the UK; how can I avoid paying too much on transfers to help with their living expenses? G.J.

Government to sanction ‘unjustified’ pay gaps by 2022

Businesses with “unjustified” gaps between employees’ pay are to be sanctioned financially from 2022 onwards, the government has announced.

Are UK banks reducing services to clients abroad?

A reader from Charente has written in with concerns about the Cooperative Bank in the UK ending the right to have standing orders for regular payments to accounts in countries, such as France, with other currencies

UK bank causes problem in transferring money

Normandy region to get its own as-yet-unnamed currency

Normandy is to have its own currency, which will operate in five departments, and be accepted alongside the Euro in shops and local establishments that join the scheme.

Money transfers

Warning to expect delays with bank transfers in France over Easter

How to transfer money between the US and France?

'France does not recognise QROPS as a pension - beware 60% tax'

Why will French bank not allow me to make a transfer?

Trending

Best places to live in France for over-60s, according to new ranking

Great white shark seen in waters off south of France

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

EES: What are next steps for EU’s new digital border checks?

Where is snow now expected in France this week?

Why bank cards are changing in France

14 recent and upcoming changes for living in France

Barclays clients face delays transferring money to France

Can a French notaire refuse money transfer from a bank in Luxembourg?

Recap: Brexit loophole lets French banks charge more for UK transfers

Money and Tax December updates for Britons in France

French drivers rush to swap cars as eco grant amount drops

Fingerprint card payments coming to France in autumn

France raises taxes on large garden sheds

Changing bank account in France ‘still too difficult’

Lloyds leave us standing

Transfer payments from UK to French state pension?

Revolut, a way to pay while in UK?

Impact of Brexit deadline on GBP/EUR exchange rate?

Sending money to French bank account cheaply?

I want to transfer money to my son in France

What is secure way to receive cash in France?

Sterling/Euro exchange rate movements

Major French banks change overdraft fee rules

French state gives advice on avoiding scam websites

Is the GBP/EUR exchange rate likely to strengthen?

Avoiding excessive money transfer costs

Government to sanction ‘unjustified’ pay gaps by 2022

Are UK banks reducing services to clients abroad?

UK bank causes problem in transferring money

Normandy region to get its own as-yet-unnamed currency