Revolut Standard Revolut
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- Tutela del deposito: DGS de l'UE — jusqu'à 100 000 €
- Frais mensuels: 0 EUR
- Découvert: Visa / Mastercard
- Fonctionnalité clé: —
- Type de compte: compte courant mobile
Live offers across tracked providers in France — updated daily from the Giraffy database.
29 live offers compared from 18 providers, from €0 /mois. Updated daily.
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Offre standard de N26 (Comptes bancaires) dans le secteur bancaire. Offre mise à jour quotidiennement par Giraffy.
€1 /mois
Gérer son argent et investir sur une seule application de N26 (Comptes bancaires) en Banque. Offre en direct suivie quotidiennement par Giraffy.
€1 /mois
Plan N26 proposé par N26 (Comptes bancaires) dans la catégorie Services bancaires. Offre mise à jour quotidiennement par Giraffy.
£3.99 /mois
Revolut Plus de Revolut (Comptes bancaires) dans la catégorie Services bancaires. Offre mise à jour quotidiennement par Giraffy.
£7.99 /mois
Revolut Premium de Revolut (Comptes bancaires) dans la catégorie Services bancaires. Offre mise à jour quotidiennement par Giraffy.
£14.99 /mois
Revolut Metal de Revolut (Comptes bancaires) dans la catégorie Services bancaires. Offre en temps réel suivie quotidiennement par Giraffy.
£45 /mois
Revolut Ultra de Revolut (Comptes bancaires) dans la catégorie Services bancaires. Offre mise à jour quotidiennement par Giraffy.
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bunq Core personal plan. Current bunq tiers: Free / Core / Pro / Elite.
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A current account (compte courant or compte de dépôt) is the everyday account used to receive income, pay bills and hold a debit card. Everyone legally resident in France has a droit au compte — a right to a basic bank account. The market ranges from traditional branch banks to online banks and app-based neobanks, differing widely on fees, service model and included features.
Traditional banks such as Crédit Agricole and Caisse d'Epargne offer branch relationships and full product ranges but often charge account-keeping fees. Online banks like BoursoBank and Hello bank! (BNP Paribas) provide low or no-fee accounts with French IBANs. European neobanks — Revolut, N26, bunq — and retailer-backed Cdiscount Banque compete on slick apps, multi-currency features and quick onboarding, though some issue foreign IBANs and fewer local services such as cheque handling. France still uses cheques more than most of Europe, and some administrations and landlords expect a French RIB (relevé d'identité bancaire), so a local IBAN remains practically important for a main account. Every resident also benefits from the droit au compte, meaning no one can be left without at least a basic banking service (services bancaires de base) even after a refusal.
Low or no fees — Online banks and neobanks frequently waive account and card fees under light usage conditions.
Modern app features — Instant notifications, budgeting tools, and multi-currency spending suit frequent travellers.
Fast setup — Neobanks open accounts in minutes with a smartphone.
Decide how much you value branches and advisers versus low cost and app features. Check for account-keeping fees, card fees and conditions (such as a minimum monthly inflow), whether you get a French IBAN — useful for salary, direct debits and taxes — and foreign-transaction charges if you travel. For a main account, cheque and cash handling and a local IBAN often matter.
BoursoBank and Hello bank! lead the low-cost online-bank segment with French IBANs. Revolut, N26 and bunq bring feature-rich apps and multi-currency tools. Crédit Agricole and Caisse d'Epargne anchor the traditional branch model, and Cdiscount Banque offers a retail-backed account.
Fees on this comparison range from €0 at fee-free online banks to around €45 for premium or packaged accounts. Traditional banks typically charge account-keeping fees plus card fees, sometimes bundled into a convention de compte package. Neobank premium tiers add monthly fees for perks like insurance and higher limits. For a fee-free online bank, the everyday cost of holding the account and card can genuinely be zero if you meet light usage conditions, whereas a traditional bank typically charges account-keeping fees plus a card fee, sometimes wrapped into a packaged offer with insurance you may not need. The fairest comparison is your realistic annual total — account fees, card fees, and any charges for overdrafts, foreign spending or out-of-network cash withdrawals.
Banks are supervised by the ACPR, and eligible deposits are guaranteed by the FGDR up to €100,000 per customer per bank. Payments are protected by Strong Customer Authentication under PSD2 (DSP2). Note that some neobanks operate under an e-money or foreign banking licence, so confirm which deposit guarantee applies and whether the IBAN is French.
Do I need a French IBAN? — For salary, French direct debits and tax payments it is strongly preferable; some neobanks issue foreign IBANs.
Can I be refused an account? — If refused, the droit au compte lets you request that the Banque de France designate a bank to open a basic account.
Are neobank deposits guaranteed? — Only if held under a banking licence; e-money providers safeguard funds differently.
The cheapest Bank Accounts in France is €0 /month from Revolut.
Typical requirements are a government-issued photo ID (passport or national ID card) and proof of address (utility bill or bank statement dated within 3 months). Some banks in France also require a proof of income or an employment letter. Digital-only banks often verify identity entirely via an app — no branch visit needed.
Many banks in France now offer fully digital account opening via their app or website, completed in minutes. You'll upload your ID documents and in some cases do a short video verification. Traditional high-street banks may still require an in-person appointment for certain account types.
Yes — the FGDR (Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts et de Résolution) protects up to €100,000. Check that your chosen bank is ACPR-regulated before depositing. If you hold more than the limit, spread balances across separate banking licences to keep everything covered.
A current account is for everyday spending — it comes with a debit card, direct debits, and a local bank identifier (sort code, IBAN, or BSB depending on your market). A savings account is designed to hold money you don't need immediately and usually pays a higher interest rate, but may limit the number of monthly withdrawals.
Challenger banks are digital-first institutions — examples include Monzo, Revolut, and N26 across Europe, Chime and SoFi in the US, and neobanks like STC Pay in the Gulf. They're generally safe — most are ACPR-regulated and offer the same deposit protection as traditional banks — but check the specific licence before depositing large sums.
Digital accounts typically open within 10–30 minutes once your identity is verified. Traditional bank accounts may take 1–5 working days after in-branch verification. International or business accounts sometimes take longer due to enhanced due diligence requirements.
Giraffy tracks 5 current account options across Revolut,Hello bank!,N26,Fortuneo,BoursoBank banks in France. Many accounts are free; premium or packaged accounts charge a monthly fee and include benefits like travel insurance or breakdown cover. Filter by 'No Monthly Fee' to find free options.