Société Générale
Banque de Savoie
Banque de la Réunion
HSBC SA
BNP Paribas (merger in 2000 between BNP and Paribas)
BGFIBank Group
Crédit Lyonnais (LCL)
Calyon
Natixis
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole Indosuez
Banque Populaire
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Industriel et Commercial
La Poste (France)
Caisse d'épargne
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List of Banks in France
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- France hosts a diverse banking sector including global giants and regional mutual banks.
- BNP Paribas was formed by a merger in 2000 and remains France’s largest bank by assets.
- Major banks like BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale and BPCE are designated systemically important.
- Many banks operate under cooperative structures (Crédit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel, BPCE).
- HSBC in France operates as HSBC Continental Europe following its acquisition of CCF in 2000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest bank in France?
BNP Paribas is currently the largest bank in France by total assets, formed by the 2000 merger of BNP and Paribas.
Which banks are considered systemically important in France?
BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, and BPCE are designated as global systemically important banks (G‑SIBs).
What is HSBC’s presence in France?
HSBC operates in France under the name HSBC Continental Europe, following its acquisition of Crédit Commercial de France in 2000.
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