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When is the best time to make an international money transfer? Do rates improve at specific times of the year?
Our currency expert's insight on currency rates
Moving to France after Brexit
If you are planning to make the move to France and want to take household effects with you, Brexit has brought with it some changes to the process of removing household goods.
Six top tips for understanding French restaurant etiquette
Vive la différence !
It is wine time!
France gets ready for the wine harvest
Ma Prime Renov
How to obtain grants to make your home more energy efficient
Giving HOPE to those with cancer in France
How a programme is helping people to cope with the worry and stress of a cancer diagnosis with valuable tools
La rentrée
The end of summer holidays and the return to school and work each September is a key event in the French calendar. There is even a special word for it: La rentrée
Knowing Your Customer
KYC is a worldwide policy to protect all our customers from financial crime
6 things to think about before opening your bank account
Opening a bank account with CA Britline is quick and easy. It takes 15 minutes to apply for your account, and there is no need to visit a local branch.
Moving to France during a pandemic
For almost 40 years, Burke Bros have undertaken removals to France, helping many British people to start a new life across the Channel.
How to open a Sterling Bank Account in France
Did you know that if you regularly receive or make payments in pounds sterling, you can open a bank account in France that does precisely that – with CA Britline?
Interesting and unusual places to discover in France
Most of us have probably visited some of France’s best-known and most popular tourist attractions. Yet, France is fortunate to have many other interesting, unusual, and relatively undiscovered places.
4 tips on renovating your dream French property
The dream of restoring and owning a property in France has a long history. Ever since the early 19th century when wealthy Britons started to buy and build luxury property on France’s north coast, thousands of people have made the journey across the Channel.
Phishing attempts: how to spot them?
Phishing and phishing scams are on the rise. How can you spot them? What to do if you've been caught?
How to use your bank card in France without a hitch
French banks may restrict the amount of money you can spend on your card, catching people out constantly. Find out how to avoid this with tips for planning in advance.
Introduction to construction
For many of us, embarking on a renovation project, whether in the UK or France, can be a daunting prospect. Some people will have more experience of this than others but taking on a project in a country with different rules and regulations in a foreign language should not be underestimated.
Buying or selling a home in France during times of exchange rate volatility
For those customers who are in the process of buying or selling a property in France, the prolonged Brexit negotiations are not making decisions on how to best handle currency requirements any more straight-forward.
French Banking, is it really so different to what you are used to in the UK?
Well the answer is 'yes' ! They may not be large differences but just enough to make life complicated if you don’t know about them.
A Votre Santé
France is renowned for the quality of its state healthcare system but how do Brits access it, whether visiting their holiday home or moving across the Channel full time? Rachel Johnson reports
Guide to managing your money internationally part 2: cash, cards and cheques
If you live in France, or spend a lot of time there, you may have wondered what the best way is to transfer your money overseas.
Guide to managing your money internationally part 1: bank transfers
If you live in France, or spend a lot of time there, you may have wondered what the best way is to transfer your money overseas.
Teach your children how to manage their money
Would you like to teach your children the meaning of money? Perhaps you would like them to be prepared for the future so they are able to manage their money easily. Here are some tips to help you along!
Consuming less; spending less
You would like to change the way you consume and spend less in the process?
Here are a few tips to help you along the way which will not only help you save money, but allow you
to do your bit towards saving the planet and being more environmentally friendly.
The steps to take with your bank following a bereavement
Your bank is there to accompany you through the difficult times that you may have to face and one of the most difficult times in life is when a love one passes away.
Why choose to pay your taxes in monthly installments ?
In France as standard, tax payers’ pay their taxes through a system that enables three payments per year. However, more and more people in France are opting to pay monthly.
Working in Paris and living in Normandy: an audacious choice!
Have you been living and working in Paris for many years and can’t take it much longer? You don’t want to leave your job but would like to live in a more welcoming environment? Why not live in Normandy whilst continuing to work in Paris?
La Côte Fleurie
It is not surprising that tourists visiting Lower Normandy flock to the Côte Fleurie. Offering a beautiful coast with chic seafront villas and perfectly kept gardens.
How to make sure your password is secure
You are used to surfing the Internet all day long. You particularly like checking your bank account online but also chatting with friends via social media.
Peace of mind when purchasing online
Buying online has many advantages. It’s practical, quick and often economical. Nevertheless, you need to be vigilant in order to avoid a nasty surprise. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when making your online purchases.