French banks are not exempt from subjecting their customers to the often painful process of French administration. And just the thought of switching to another bank is enough to send shivers down the spines of some. Indeed, And just the thought of switching to another bank is enough to send shivers down the spines of some. Indeed, a full 40 percent of French people say they find the process of switching banks to be tedious. From February 6th, the banks will essentially have to do all the work for you when it comes to switching banks - and they will have to do it for free.

Source: The Local January 31, 2017 10:50 UTC