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I am in Paris until March and have a full time job. I have been given a french pay cheque for CIC. The problem is, I cannot get the money because I don't have a french bank account and cannot open one as I do not have fixed accommodation... I could get the bills sent to my sister (also in Paris) but she doesn't have the bills to prove residency. Are there any banks/accounts that do not need prove of residency to open an account? or is there somewhere I can cash the cheque?
I have a Nationwide account in England, would I maybe be able to send the cheque there, to put the money in the account to withdraw here by card.
Please help, any advice appreciated, I am very stuck and confused!
Thanks and Merci!

Hi there Krev,
All I can help you with is give you two links for French commercial banks, contact them and ask whether they can offer you this service
http://www.economywatch.com/banks/comme ... banks.html

http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Econo ... plete_List

Hello. You should be able to deposit your French cheque in your home Bank account. YOu can also open a French bank account with a foreign address so long as you show proof of that address.

Do a google search for "Credit Agricole - Paris Direct International"

Best of luck

Here's "Credit agrocole" offcial website
http://www.paris-enligne.credit-agricol ... sitors.htm

Hey there Krev! This would be a pretty late post, but it looks like you got some pretty good advices from fellow forum members. I hope it worked out well for you, maybe you can share your experience about it; for other people who may be going through the same thing..