Banking: PEL savings account interest rate reduced to 1.75% from January 2025
From 1st January 2025, the new interest rate of Plan Épargne Logement (PEL) savings accounts in France will be 1.75%, compared to 2.25% for PELs opened during 2024.
Banking
Bank deposit guarantee system in France: Securing your Savings and Investments
Here’s an in-depth look at how the deposit guarantee system in France works and what protections exist for different types of accounts and financial products.
Banking: Opening a Bank Account in France
Are you planning to relocate to France or recently arrived in the country?. Opening a bank account is one of the basic things to do after reaching the country. This article covers the basic steps required for opening a bank account in France.
Banking: Types of Savings Accounts in France
A summary of the various savings accounts offered by Banks in France. Some are tax-free, while others are taxed 30 % flat tax or according to your income tax bracket.
ECB’s Governing Council holds interest rates steady – Dec 2023
Summary of the Monetary policy decisions by the Governing Council of European Central Bank on 14th December 2023.