France is known as a shopping paradise, with a large number of tourists visiting it every year. So, how do you get cash from ATMs in France while shopping? What should I pay attention to when using UnionPay cards in France? What's the difference? Do you know about this? Next, the editor compiled some relevant content for everyone. Come and take a look!

Cash withdrawals from French ATMs (UnionPay cards)

Currently, there are 30,000 ATMs in France that can use UnionPay cards to withdraw Euro cash, spread across France.

(1) Scope of use

UnionPay cards can be accepted at ATMs with the UnionPay logo or the ATMs of the following four banks: Credit Agricole Bank (CAF), Groupe Caissedt'epargne, France Société Générale (SG), Credit Lyonnais (LCL). The ATM of Crédit Agricole in Paris provides a Chinese interface, while other ATMs do not have a Chinese interface.

(2) 2) Precautions for ATM withdrawals

If you use an overseas UnionPay card to withdraw money at an ATM, according to the regulations of the national competent authority, the cumulative daily withdrawals of a single UnionPay debit card The amount shall not exceed the equivalent of 10,000 yuan in foreign currency.

(3) Major merchants that accept UnionPay cards

Print Department Store, Galeries Lafayette, ParisLook, LKCI , Foox, Haitian, Paris Watch, Atelier Julien Creation, Pythagoras Fashion, PaulShark, etc.

France UnionPay cards or credit cards

UnionPay cards can be used in France. Cards are very common in France. Supermarket shopping, dining in restaurants, accommodation, and buying tickets are all done by credit card. But if you want to see the merchant's logo clearly, there must be a place with the UnionPay logo. Most POS machines in France can accept chip cards, but not every POS machine can accept magnetic stripe cards.

Many shopping malls, hotels and restaurants accept credit cards. Merchants usually indicate minimum consumption limits.

Notes

(1) Never exchange U.S. dollars for Euros with locals. This is illegal.

(2) Credit card (credit card) cash withdrawals require interest or higher fees. It is recommended to use debit cards when withdrawing money from ATMs.

(3) Regardless of debit card or credit card, ATM cash withdrawal requires a password.

(4) In France, when you use an ATM to withdraw money, you usually spit out the card first and then the money.

(5) Some stores or ATMs may not yet have the "UnionPay" logo on them. It is recommended that you take the initiative to ask the cashier or bank service staff of the store.

(6) Currently, except for Citibank, the ATMs of other French banks do not have inquiry services.