List of Popular Banks in France.

BNP Paribas was formed in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas. BNP had been founded in 1966 through the merger of Banque Nationale pour le Commerce et l'Industrie (BNCI) and Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris (CNEP).

Crédit Agricole was founded in 1894 as the "Société de Crédit Agricole de l'Ain" by Louis Milcent, a lawyer and farmer, and his colleague Frédéric Passy, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Today, Crédit Agricole is a cooperative banking group with over 21 million customers.

Societe Generale was founded in 1864 by a group of industrialists and financiers. In its early years, the bank focused on financing industrial development and trade in France and overseas.

Groupe BPCE is the second largest banking player in France. With 100,000 employees, it serves 35 million customers around the world, individuals, professionals, businesses, investors and local authorities. It is present in retail banking and insurance in France with its two major networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne, as well as Banque Palatine and Oney. It also deploys asset and wealth management businesses worldwide, with Natixis Investment Managers, and wholesale banking with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking.

Since the creation of the first Banque Populaire in Angers in 1878, Banque Populaire has accompanied and supported individuals and professionals in achieving their goals, big or small. Anchored in the local economic fabric and faithful to its cooperative values, Banque Populaire has developed with and for its customers, becoming a major player in the economic and social life of the region.

Thanks to close human relations, a short decision-making circuit, and greater digitization of their offers and services, Banque Populaire establishments now offer their individual customers and their families comprehensive banking and insurance services. accessible online. And they are always at the side of entrepreneurs to help them develop and sustain their businesses.

Credit Mutuel was founded in 1882 by Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen, a German cooperative pioneer. The bank's focus on cooperative principles and its commitment to local communities have been key to its success.

Natixis was created in 2006 through the merger of Natexis Banques Populaires and IXIS Corporate & Investment Bank. Both banks had a long history in French banking, with Natexis tracing its roots back to the 19th century and IXIS having been formed in 1999.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. The bank serves approximately 40 million customers through its global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets. Its network covers 63 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.

HSBC France provides business banking solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations. This includes trade finance, cash management, and treasury services. The bank provides corporate and institutional clients with a range of banking services, including debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. The bank is a leading financial institution in France, providing a wide range of financial products and services to its clients. Its global reach and extensive network of branches make it a popular choice for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients in France.

CIC was founded in 1859 as the "Banque de crédit industriel et commercial" by industrialists and financiers. The bank has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions and is now part of the Crédit Mutuel group.

LCL was established in 1863 as the "Crédit Lyonnais" and played an important role in the development of the French banking system. In 2003, it was acquired by Crédit Agricole and renamed LCL.

Banque de France was founded in 1800 as a central bank to manage France's financial affairs. Today, it is responsible for maintaining financial stability, conducting monetary policy, and supervising the French banking system.