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"When carrying out any building work make sure quotes are endorsed with the words 'prix global au forfait' - this means they are bound to finish the job for the price quoted."
Christiane Perroud, Barclays Nice

Current accounts

To help ease you into your new life in France, we've created a local bank account which provides a range of practical products, services and a Gold Mastercard debit card to help you settle in to your life abroad for only 15 euros per month. We've called this FranceSolutions.

With a FranceSolutions bank account, you'll also be able to take advantage of the following products and services:

Buying property in France

  • A professional valuation of your property, sent by email and in English*
  • Legal advice on areas such as property-related tax issues
  • Practical advice on the buying process in France, and areas such as insurance, mortgages and notaires
  • Everyday translation support on official paperwork, documents and more*

Arriving in France

  • Advice on setting up your driving licence, vehicle registration papers and much more
  • Help with connecting your local utilities and bills
  • Home and car insurance*: English language services from major French companies
  • Alarms*: installation of a quality alarm and security system to protect your home whilst you're away

Living in France

  • Home assistance to help you manage any home improvements * (estimate of the work planned, and access to our network of approved service providers)
  • Legal advice on day-to-day issues such as dealing with solicitors, notaires and surveyors; questions on property, consumer rights, family and work issues etc.
  • Insurance against loss or theft of ID papers, keys, means of payment and official documents

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* Our partners have to pass a stringent selection process to ensure that you receive quality service every time. We've also negotiated special prices on your behalf so you can be sure you're getting a good deal.

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Find out how we can help you buy your dream home abroad. Leave your details and we will get in touch. Or you can call

0845 675 0555

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Please note

Any property used as security which may include your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Changes in the exchange rate may increase the sterling equivalent of your debt.

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Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC adheres to the principles of the Banking Code. A copy of the Code is available on request. Mortgages secured on properties abroad are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority

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