🏦 Which bank should I choose?

There are plenty of banks out there, and you don't know which one to choose? Don't panic, we are here to help you ✌️

At LivinFrance, we know that students are on a budget and that's why we advise these banks to open your French bank account.

1. BNP PARIBAS – The Esprit Libre offer

BNP Paribas offers a package called Esprit Libre, which groups essential banking services into a simple monthly plan. It allows you to have a bank account, a bank card, and useful everyday services in a single package.

💳 Free bank account and bank card for the first year

💻 Online application process

⌛ Registration in 5 minutes

🌐 Free instant transfers

😍 €80 offered when opening your bank account

🙋‍♀️ Support available in French and English

2. N26

N26 is a 100% mobile bank that allows you to open and manage your account directly from an app. The offer is simple: everything is done online, without a physical branch, with a bank card and essential services to manage your money daily.

💳 Free bank account with a virtual Mastercard

💻 100% online account opening from the N26 app

⌛ Fast registration in just a few minutes

🌍 Free payments in foreign currencies

📱 Mobile app to track your spending in real time

🔔 Instant notifications after each payment

3. Moneco

Moneco is a fintech banking service mainly designed for African students and the African diaspora in Europe. It allows you to easily open a euro bank account and manage your finances from a mobile app, while also making it easier to send money to Africa.

💳 Euro account with an international Visa card

💻 100% online account opening

⌛ Quick registration through the app

🌍 Easy money transfers between Europe and several African countries

📱 Mobile app to manage your account and track your expenses

🙋‍♀️ Service designed mainly for African students and the African diaspora