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Banking in France while living in Geneva
Aug 19, 2012 @ 14:24

I wonder what is the feasibility of depositing my money in a French bank (I am thinking about HSBC France) while I am living in Geneva?  How much hassle is it to cross the French border from Geneva to find an HSBC cash machine?


Anyone had this experience?


The reason I am thinking about this is that I might need to live in Geneva for a few months while my study visa is still being processed during which time I might not be able to open a Swiss bank account.


Any idea would be much appreciated.


Thanks, Kalok

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I wonder what is the feasibility of depositing my money in a French bank (I am thinking about HSBC France) while I am living in Geneva?  How much hassle is it to cross the French border from Geneva to find an HSBC cash machine?


Anyone had this experience?


The reason I am thinking about this is that I might need to live in Geneva for a few months while my study visa is still being processed during which time I might not be able to open a Swiss bank account.


Any idea would be much appreciated.


Thanks, Kalok


Kalok YAug 19, 2012 @ 14:24
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Aug 20, 2012 @ 00:01

The closest HSCB branch to Geneva is in Annecy, France. Which is about 50km away. 1h by car. 2h by bus. Other option would be to buy a safe, if your first goal is to deposit money in a french bank instead of keeping cash with you while waiting to open a swiss account. 

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The closest HSCB branch to Geneva is in Annecy, France. Which is about 50km away. 1h by car. 2h by bus. Other option would be to buy a safe, if your first goal is to deposit money in a french bank instead of keeping cash with you while waiting to open a swiss account. 


benjamin t, Aug 20, 2012 @ 00:01
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Aug 20, 2012 @ 09:01

Open a Postfinance account at any post office. They don't require a permit, just a passport. It's not a bank but gives roughly the same functionality. At least it worked for me.

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Open a Postfinance account at any post office. They don't require a permit, just a passport. It's not a bank but gives roughly the same functionality. At least it worked for me.


Piotr d, Aug 20, 2012 @ 09:01
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