CA Britline still in "business"???

[zeltus]

I was a little aghast to read all the adverse comments re CA Britline, as I sent off the application form a few weeks ago to open an account.

To date, I've heard nothing from them

Attempting to telephone them results in a pre-recorded message stating their offices are closed

Are they still open for business or what?

Someone mentioned a tie-up with HSBS and CCF - who they?

Cheers

Bill

[Jc]

HSBC is what was the MIDLAND.

[Elayne]

I called them on their usual number and although the message said closed at present , it was after hours. I will try again the 3 numbers i have for them tomorrow during office hours and keep you informed

[ckenway]

Try 0033 (0)2 31 55 67 89.

Don't forget they are 1 hour in front and take a long lunch. I have never had a problem contacting them. I don't find them much better or worse than UK banks but I do find French banking in general rather strange, it's probably OK once you get use to it. Don't forget you can only pay in cheques in their region (Calvados) outside that you have to post cheques to them which slows things down, cash is no problem, you can pay that in at any branch.

Using Britline is very useful in the first instance till you get yourself sorted out. We have been to visit our local banks and have found english speakers in three of them. Once settled we will open a new account at one of these banks. Don't get me wrong about them speaking English it's just that it helps untill I'm a more fluent French speaker.

Chris

[wizard]

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