davidinspain

I still have an account that I opened in the early 90s it has a few euro in and every Jan I get a statement for my few cents interest sent to Spain.I'm thinking of buying a place in France can I still use it for larger amounts given I am obviously no longer resident ?

dmu

Can't help personally, but if no one can advise, you can ask them directly on:
https://www.labanquepostale.fr/parti.../contacts.html

InVinoVeritas

You will need to tell la Banque Postale before initiating any transfer. Depending on how well they know you and the amount you are thinking of transferring they will likely ask you for some clarification such as source of funds, purpose of transfer and a history of where the funds originated. They may also ask for employment history, recent payslips and proof of tax residence. This is all to conform with anti-money laundering guidelines which are based on the assumption that just about everyone with spare cash is either a criminal or tax evader until proven otherwise.

Chatter Static

Not been our experience of bank transfers here..

But make sure the money is sent in Euros as if the exchange is done buy the receiving bank they are at liberty to charge whatever.

cardi

Transfer details on teir website. Seems easy in EU.

https://www.labanquepostale.fr/parti...de_emploi.html

InVinoVeritas

It depends very much on the size of the transfer. The OP says that for years he has just kept a few Euros in the account and that now he is thinking of transferring enough money to buy a house. It's best to be aware, in advance, that questions may be asked, just in case it causes any embarrassment after the event.