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!
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Purchase and proof of identity

Your Italian online seller asks you for a copy of your ID card to validate your order. How to deal with these requests? How are they regulated in Europe?
Your Italian online seller asks you for a copy of your ID card to validate your order. How to deal with these requests? How are they regulated in Europe?
Cash payment limitations

Cash payment limitations

Throughout the European Union, cash payments will soon be capped at 10 000 euros. Did you know that some EU countries require that you declare to customs if you are entering the country with more than 10 000 euros cash or equivalent?
Throughout the European Union, cash payments will soon be capped at 10 000 euros. Did you know that some EU countries require that you declare to customs if you are entering the country with more than 10 000 euros cash or equivalent?