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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in France.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in France.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in France? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
France, with a population of around 68.63 million people, has a GDP of approximately 3.21 trillion making it the 7th largest economy in the world. The official currency of France is the Euro (EUR)
A large, diversified economy driven by services, manufacturing (aerospace, automotive), tourism, and luxury goods. It is a leading member of the European Union and the Eurozone, with Germany being its most important trading partner.
The national card scheme, Cartes Bancaires (CB), which is typically co-branded with Visa or Mastercard, is the most used payment method in France for both online and in-store transactions. Digital wallets such as PayPal and Apple Pay are growing rapidly, valued for their convenience in online shopping and for making contactless payments. For recurring payments like utilities, rent, and subscriptions, the SEPA Direct Debit (known as "Prélèvement") is the standard.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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