All articles referring to living, consuming and paying in France.
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Communication in France

How to change your French mobile phone provider? Is your home in France eligible for optic fibre? All you need to know about telephone and internet services, and mobile coverage in France.
How to change your French mobile phone provider? Is your home in France eligible for optic fibre? All you need to know about telephone and internet services, and mobile coverage in France.
Digital euro

Digital euro

Une tirelire en forme de cochon renversée et ouverture en bas, déversant des pièces en euros.

Opening a bank account in France

As a French resident, you have a right to a bank account free of charge (or for a reasonable fee) and with all basic features.
As a French resident, you have a right to a bank account free of charge (or for a reasonable fee) and with all basic features.
Blocked bank account

Blocked bank account

Has your German neobank suspended your account and is asking for specific information or a photo of you with your ID card? It is possible and even legal! Here's what you can do if the bank has blocked access to your bank account.
Has your German neobank suspended your account and is asking for specific information or a photo of you with your ID card? It is possible and even legal! Here's what you can do if the bank has blocked access to your bank account.
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How to pay safely online

Before shopping online, you should make sure that the website is secure. The EU has improved online shopping security with strong customer authentication. Also, beware of purchases in an app or an online game!
Before shopping online, you should make sure that the website is secure. The EU has improved online shopping security with strong customer authentication. Also, beware of purchases in an app or an online game!