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France
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Cartes Bancaires gives French card payments a domestic network beneath many familiar card and wallet experiences. SEPA transfers and direct debits add account-based options, connecting everyday commerce and recurring bills in a euro-area country of 68.7 million residents in 2025.

Population

69M

GDP

$3.4T

GDP per Capita

$49K

GDP Growth

0.8%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in France

Cash paid for 43% of France's transactions at physical points of sale in 2024, down from 2022 as cards gained ground. The domestic Cartes Bancaires network supports everyday card use, while notes retain a role in smaller purchases.

ATMs (PER 100K)

71.4

BANKS (PER 100K)

27.9

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.4

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.4

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025