trainman Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I hope someone out there can help. I can't get an answer,any answer from the French Consul here in the US.Is it possible to open a checking account in France while we are still resident here in the US?Any help will be greatly appreciated.Trainman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braco Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Unless there are specific US laws that do not allow it I suggest that as a first point of call you try http://www.britline.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayday Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I sent an email with a lengthy reply and it got bounced back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 [quote user="mayday"]I sent an email with a lengthy reply and it got bounced back[/quote]That happens sometimes, try sending a pm instead.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayday Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Trouble is, it was long and detailed - if they pm me an up to date email address, i can just forward it instead of retyping the lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 [quote user="mayday"]Trouble is, it was long and detailed - if they pm me an up to date email address, i can just forward it instead of retyping the lot[/quote]Can't you 'copy and paste' from the email into the pm?Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 As Braco said, unless there is something specific in US law you should be able to open an account. However, we needed to supply documentation proving our address in France, power bill etc. We are with the local branch of CA; we can't pay in cheques etc in another area; each region is separate.With Britline, I understand you can open an accountl by post, although I think the same problem exists with them as regards paying in etc in another area; you probably have to put it in the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Trainman, we opened a French bank account while we were in France negotiating the purchase of our residence secondaire.We were (and still are) residents of the US.We were required to provide proof of our primary residence (i.e., the US one). Of course, we were not intending to become full-time residents of France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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