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' Why will French bank not allow me to make a transfer? Barclays clients face delays transferring money to France
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.
Revolut, a way to pay while in UK? Online payment service Revolut has been recommended by several readers who say it is especially useful for people who travel regularly/make payments between the eurozone and 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? What is the most secure way of receiving French house sale money? We wish to buy in the UK in the next couple of months. Is our French bank a better option to pay the house sale money into on completion day than a currency exchange company? We feel anxious about putting such a huge sum into a currency company for future exchange to sterling. Is it as secure as a French bank? D.R. 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 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
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.