
Opening a French bank account is easy with CA Britline
It’s now time to make your French dream a reality. You don’t need to be a resident in France to open your bank account with CA Britline.
It takes just 15 minutes to apply for your account.
Everyday current accounts.
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Ready to go?

1 - Check that you are eligible to open an account

2 - Check that you have all your supporting documents

3 - Complete your bank account application online and upload your documents

4 - A telephone interview will complete the account opening process
What our customers say about us...
Peter
(February 2025)
Thanks to Diane for assisting with changing my security limits at short notice. I have now used Britline for 23 years and I have been delighted with the service. Highly recommend for expats in France.
Ian
(May 2025)
The Britline service from Credit Agricole is excellent. The App works well but when it's really necessary to speak to a human being the team there are always quick to respond, helpful and polite. If only all banks were the same.
Isobel
(April 2025)
In an emergency when my wallet was stolen, Clym provided exceptional and calm help. He took me through every step of the way to cancel the bankcard and set up a temporary card.
Joan
(June 2025)
Everything sorted so efficiently, with patience and politeness. British in France should only ever consider joining Britline that are happy to support us in every possible way they can, being always bright and cheery on the phone, nothing seems to be too much for them when helping you out with a problem or query!
Alan
(September 2025)
Exellent service over many years of owning a prperty in France. From a second home, to becoming our main home, Briline and their team were there to help us with life abroad. I have no cause to fault them. At all.
John
(June 2025)
Superb service for more than 20 years, and the banking app is ideal, particularly with the new real time balance function. Frances and the team should be congratulated for excellent customer service.


We are part of the largest bank in France.

Our bilingual team of French and English speakers will help you with all of your financial requirements in France.

Wherever you want to be in France our online account is made for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Absolutely not. Britline offers French bank accounts to UK and Irish residents at any stage of their project. In fact, we encourage you to open your account before looking for your French property so that everything is ready for your visits and making transfers when the time comes.
When you open a CA Britline bank account you will also access a full range of banking services.
Our international currency exchange payment service offers secure and competitive rates of exchange to take the worry out of transferring funds.
Our range of packages provide debit cards and other services tailored to your needs.
You can purchase items online, withdraw cash, pay utility bills via direct debit, transfer funds or use cheques, the list is endless
You will have access to English speaking advisors who can help make your dream a reality and guide you through the French banking system.
Like the UK, France has a large number of banks to choose from, although the majority will provide French language services only. However, with CA Britline you will benefit from a service which is available 24/7 online and via the MA BANQUE app: in English.
You may be surprised to learn that you do not need to be a resident in France to open your bank account with CA Britline. Unlike other French banks, your application can be completed online in just 15 minutes and there is no need to travel to France to open your bank account.
* Welcome offer valid at Crédit Agricole regional banks until 31/12/2025 (excluding Martinique-Guyane and Guadeloupe regional banks), subject to conditions and cannot be combined with other current offers.
A bonus of 40€ is paid to any adult who opens their first personal current account at a participating regional bank and subscribes to the Premium service package within a maximum of one month.
Another 40€ bonus is also paid to any customer with a Premium package who starts a legal switching process with the Regional Bank between 1 October 2025 and 31 December 2025. To receive this bonus, the switching process must be completed within a maximum of 60 days: the regional bank must have communicated the customer's new bank details to all the banking institutions of their regular creditors and debtors within this period.