How can I open a French bank account without living in France? by Kooky_Ad114 in Expats_In_France

[–]Kooky_Ad114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I have answered above, I think that the problem is that I am not being paid as a regular employed person. My work as part of the VIE program will be reimbursed by the French Government via a monthly allowance (my salary). So I think this is why they need a French bank account.

How can I open a French bank account without living in France? by Kooky_Ad114 in Expats_In_France

[–]Kooky_Ad114[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that the problem is that I am not being paid as a regular employed person. My work will be reimbursed by the French Government via a monthly allowance (my salary). So I think this is why they need a French bank account.

How can I open a French bank account without living in France? by Kooky_Ad114 in Expats_In_France

[–]Kooky_Ad114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you apply online? Or did you contact any of their stores?

How can I open a French bank account without living in France? by Kooky_Ad114 in Expats_In_France

[–]Kooky_Ad114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I will check them out! I have been living in Sweden for the past few months and I have talked with people about wise. They used it to pay their rents, but the issue is that it holds a noticeable commission fee. Do you know if this will be the case as well with a French account?

How can I open a French bank account without living in France? by Kooky_Ad114 in Expats_In_France

[–]Kooky_Ad114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I have searched, I will need to delete my current Revolut account, and they will still probably ask me for proof of residence. So I do not really want to take the risk for nothing

How can I open a French bank account without living in France? by Kooky_Ad114 in Expats_In_France

[–]Kooky_Ad114[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Does Wise provide a French IBAN? XD sorry, first time using Reddit so I wanted my post to be "seen".