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Residents in rural France affected by bank closures
Thousands of branches have closed in recent years as fewer people use brick and mortar services
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Bridging loan alternative offers French property owners quick access to finance
Specialist agents can pay up to 60% of their property's value within weeks through a new initiative
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Anti-fraud inspections lead to record repayments in France
Builders were found to be the worst offenders when it comes to social security fraud, as France intensifies inspections
‘Cash-back’ authorised in France
Shops can now legally offer ‘ le cash-back ’ after an EU directive on this was put into French law, however a decree is awaited in the autumn clarifying ceilings.

Well-known in the UK and Germany, it allows people to use their bank card to pay more for goods in shops than the required amount and receive the difference in cash.