sunnyprovence

After endless problems with the CA, including them refusing to renew my debit card 'because I didn't use it enough' (odd when you think about it - not replacing it means you have to use it less!) and bouncing cheques when I had more than sufficent funds due to a computer error, I opened an account in my local La Poste. The CA were rude, unfriendly and although I bought a sizeable house for cash in Provence and had no contact with them that could have caused any friction, they seemed not to want my account. I now have a Banque Postale cheque book, online banking with the ability to make virements, and a debit card. Friendly staff, and everything I need. Forget the Credit Agricole if they give you hassle, or forever want you to make a rendez-vous with your advisor just so they can get you to move your car insurance. For some reason us Brits seem drawn to the CA, but there are plenty of other banks. My firm banks with the Soc Gen and they are marvellous.