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A2 · Daily AdministrationOpening a bank account & phone contract
Opening a bank account & phone contract
The vocabulary of a French bank appointment: RIB, IBAN, justificatif de domicile, prélèvement.
about 18 min
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Open a bank account in France — everyday dialogue
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| Français | English |
|---|---|
| ouvrir un compte courant | to open a current accountA "compte courant" is your everyday account. |
| un RIB / un IBAN | bank details / IBANRequested by employers, landlords and CPAM. |
| un justificatif de domicile | proof of addressUtility bill or attestation d'hébergement. |
| un prélèvement automatique | a direct debitHow rent and utilities are usually paid. |
| des frais de tenue de compte | account maintenance feesAsk about these before signing. |
| un forfait mobile sans engagement | a no-contract mobile planEasier to leave than a 12/24-month contract. |