What bank is best for expats?

ab7996 New member

Member since 14 June 2022

ab7996New member02 December 2022 20:53:23

Hello, my client just bought an apartment and he wants to open a bank account in the South of France. He doesn鈥檛 speak French so the bank must have an English speaking service desk. HSBC used to be the go to bank, but they are closing down. Any suggestions? Thank you! Abe

sharoncook2004 Member

Member since 23 July 2021

sharoncook2004Member02 December 2022 21:21:22

@ab7996 try Britline they are part of CA. I have found them fantastic.

AdminAngel34 Member

Member since 17 September 2018

AdminAngel34Member20 December 2022 08:18:31

Hi Abe - Note that Britline only opens accounts for, well, Brits! So if your client is American, like most of mine, that will not be possible. I usually call the local (to the client's new French home) branch of Cr茅dit Agricole (only because they are my bank and I'm happy with them) to see if they have an English-speaking advisor. Any other high street bank would work too. Once you find one, set up an appointment, accompany to open the account, and ensure the client takes: passport, proof of address and their last tax record (W1040 for US, tax statement for UK). If you use your mobile in English, the app (at least CA's) will show quite a lot of the text in English. If using a PC, just right click to translate to English. Best of luck!