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What should I do if bank card is swallowed by French cash machine?

It is likely that you will get it back but there are several exceptions to this

How to swap coins for supermarket vouchers in France

€46 million was exchanged via Coinstar terminals in 2025

What are the rules on paying in cash in France?

There are limits and exceptions depending on your tax status and the kind of transaction

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Four major French banks to share cash machines to better serve rural areas

The partnership is aiming to position ATMs more strategically and usefully

Some French ATMs now allow card-free cash withdrawals - how does it work?

The system could be useful for those who have forgotten their bank card

What are limits for cash payments in France - and why this may change

The current laws enable ‘black market’ activities to proliferate, a senator claims

How bank cashpoints are changing in France

New ATMs under the brand name ‘Cash Services’ will expand (a little) their services

What can I do with my old euro coins in France?

There are several different ways to move on smaller coins

What is the safest way to take large payments in France?

There is a tried-and-tested solution for situations such as selling your car to an individual

Can shops in France refuse to take payments in cash?

The question was sparked by reports of some French shops refusing to accept notes and coins on Sundays

'Card only': Can shops in France refuse cash payments due to Covid?

The Covid pandemic has accelerated a gradual movement towards card – and especially contactless – payments in France and across the world

Do small businesses in France still have to accept cash?

In the work section of The Connexion October edition, we answer a reader question on whether small businesses in France must accept cash payments from customers.

One and two centime coins could soon disappear in France

One and two centime pieces could disappear in France - and the rest of the Eurozone - as the European Commission (EC) launches an online poll on the issue of “rounding up”.

Fewer ATMs in France amid Covid, online, and cashless trends

ATM cash machines are disappearing in France as cash use decreases and digital banking rises, amid fears that the Covid-19 crisis may exacerbate the issue due to people using contactless methods.

Man does a runner after bank’s €177,000 error

A man who saw €177,000 land in his bank account by mistake faces 10 months’ jail after taking the money and running.

Cash

What should I do if bank card is swallowed by French cash machine?

How to swap coins for supermarket vouchers in France

What are the rules on paying in cash in France?

Four major French banks to share cash machines to better serve rural areas

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Some French ATMs now allow card-free cash withdrawals - how does it work?

What are limits for cash payments in France - and why this may change

How bank cashpoints are changing in France

What can I do with my old euro coins in France?

What is the safest way to take large payments in France?

Can shops in France refuse to take payments in cash?

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Do small businesses in France still have to accept cash?

One and two centime coins could soon disappear in France

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