France Pay

Lesfrancais.press

About this app

French citizen living abroad? Open a real French account in 5 minutes with a French IBAN, a Visa card issued in France, and no need to go anywhere. Just your passport or French ID card*.

Do you live abroad and need a French bank account?

France Pay is the only banking app offering French payment solutions for all French citizens living abroad. In just a few minutes, from anywhere in the world, open a French account with a real French IBAN, no appointment, no paperwork, and no need to be residing in France.

The only requirement: a French passport or ID card.

— YOUR FRENCH ACCOUNT, WHEREVER YOU ARE —

• French IBAN: accepted by all government agencies and institutions
• Visa virtual card: free and unlimited payments within the European zone
• Physical card (optional): unlimited and free withdrawals within the European zone
• Instant top-up from your local card depending on your country of residence**
• SEPA transfers received and sent in 1 business day or instantly (no additional fees)
• Dedicated customer service for expatriates, 7 days a week

— MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BANK ACCOUNT —

France Pay is the leading payment app for French citizens living abroad. Manage your assets in France, stay informed, save money on your purchases in France, and take care of yourself and your loved ones.

• Lesfrancais.press: all the political and economic news for French citizens around the world
• Skiptax: French customs-approved tax refund on your purchases in France
• Partner of the French Social Security Fund for Expatriates! CFE member? Contact us and get up to 50% off!
• Real estate support: a partner broker for your project in France

— UNCOMPROMISING BANKING SECURITY —

✓ Funds secured by the 2nd largest banking group in France
✓ Automated identity verification upon account opening
✓ 3D Secure Visa on all your online payments
✓ Guaranteed refund in case of proven fraud
✓ Tax refund approved by French customs

— CHOOSE YOUR OFFER —

1. The Classic offer: Up to €3,000 monthly spending limit per card
Customer service via messaging · Tax refund included · Lesfrancais.press subscription

2. The Premier offer: Up to €6,000 monthly spending limit
Travel & purchase insurance · Card theft insurance · Customer service via messaging and phone (WhatsApp) Tax refund included · Lesfrancais.press subscription

Enjoy a simple, efficient app that meets your specific expat needs!

With France Pay, pay in France as if you still lived there.

* Accessible to all holders of a European passport (app in French).

**Some countries of residence are not yet eligible for top-ups.

What’s new

Modifications règlementaires sur le parcours de rechargement de votre compte par carte