Navigate France’s
evolving payments
ecosystem with Nium

France’s journey from cash to digital payments marks a new era for commerce. With Nium, you can align your business with the nation’s preferred payment practices.

France market overview

Scriptural payment methods for France

82.6%

Smartphone
Penetration

92%

Internet
Penetration

Key Language

French

Population

68,373,433

Cross-Border
E-Commerce Revenue

$42 Billion

Market Opportunites

Capitalizing on digital
payment growth

As Europe’s third-largest e-commerce market, the shift from cash to digital payments presents a ripe opportunity for businesses. With over €146 billion in turnover, embracing France’s leading cashless methods, especially Cartes Bancaires, and digital wallets positions your enterprise for success in a competitive online retail landscape.

Market Opportunites

Ensuring security in
the digital age

The Banque de France has long had a proactive attitude towards digital payments, but not at the price of security. Choosing a payments partner that prioritizes safe and secure funds transfers is imperative to gain a foothold in the country.

Partnering with a provider like Nium, renowned for its commitment to high-security standards, sets the stage for a trusted and secure market presence in France.

Payout

Payin

Issue Cards

Bank Account (SEPA)

EUR

Real-time

Foreign Currency Wire Transfer (SWIFT)

USD, EUR, SGD, GBP, AUD, CAD, HKD, JPY, CHF, NZD

T+1

Currency

Payment methods

Support for the most
popular payment
methods

Regulated in 35+ markets, instantly benefit from Nium’s global license portfolio. We’ve built one of the world’s most comprehensive networks to power on-demand money movement in France. Nium customers can make real-time transfers using SEPA.

Discover Nium’s capabilities

Nium has worked with leading institutions across the world to gain access to a number of the leading real-time payment networks.

Using a secure, modular API suite, global businesses can access fully compliant payment rails, with regulatory licenses and authorizations in over 40 countries, enabling seamless payment acceptance regardless of geography.

Multi Currency Accounts

Simplify funding, collection, conversion, and disbursements to drive borderless growth for multiple currencies.

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Global Payouts

Send payouts to 190+ countries with real-time payments infrastructure for on-demand business.

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Global FX

Avoid the high-cost intermediaries and get transparency and control to move money anywhere in real time.

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Global Card Issuing

Launch physical and virtual card strategies quickly and easily with authorization models that work for you.

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Global Account Verification

Access real-time, instant bank account verification across 50+ markets. Pre-validate beneficiary account details, instantly.

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Nium Verify

Access real-time, instant bank account verification — eliminating payment failures, reducing operational costs, and enhancing fraud prevention with Nium Verify.

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