Every step of the way, you can bank on us
Buying or owning a holiday home? Moving to France? Already living here? Our English-speaking team is here for you from everyday banking to life's important moments. We help first, bank second.
Our difference? It's simple: we're not just bilingual, we are bicultural.
Join a bank where you feel most understood and benefit from our new welcome offer:
- 50€ for opening a bank account (Essential, Premium or Prestige)
- 50€ for switching your existing French bank account to us
Offer valid until 31st December 2026 and available to new customers*.
You don’t need to be a resident in France to open your bank account with CA Britline. Secure account opening and 100% online.
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...
Trudy
(April 2026)
I have banked with Britline for 6 years,since coming to France. They have always been fantastic. Helpful, knowledgeable and truly decent people to converse with. There’s no speaking to automated systems, it’s always real people who answer the phone quickly and ring you back! Absolutely love them. Thank you for all your support!
David
(April 2026)
Britline service was excellent and they helped make our life so much easier in France. We loved how you could talk to a human being, and wait time was always short. Believe it or not English Banks could learn a lot about customer service from Britline!
Lindsay
(February 2026)
Just updated the assurance policies for the house and car with CA Britline. So easy to do, so comfortable to talk with people who want to make it easy. Russell, my account manager, makes banking easy and I would like to say a BIG thank you to him. Great work Britline !!
Kathleen
(January 2026)
We have banked with Britline for over 20 years and would highly recommend them to others who are looking for a very professional and customer - friendly service. Without exception any staff we have had dealings with have been efficient, knowledgeable and cheerful.
Chris
(June 2026)
I have banked with BRITLINE in NORMANDIE for more than 20 Years. The service has been faultless throughout. Whether language, technical or banking support, BRITLINE and all the staff are excellent.
Adrian
(April 2026)
The team at Britline were professional, competent and responsive regards all of our banking dealings with Britline. Highly recommend if you are British and require a French bank.
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.
* Offer subject to terms and conditions.
(1) EEA stands for European Economic Area. As of September 2020, countries inside the EEA are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The SEPA, Single Euro Payment Area, is composed of 36 countries (the 27 countries inside the European Union, as well as Vatican City, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Monaco and San Marino.