Documents needed:

  • Housing contract
  • Telephone number
  • School certificate (You can find it on synapse)
  • Passport and visa

Closest bank to telecom:

BNP Parisbas – Saclay Tech Point : 19 Av. de la Vauve, 91120 Palaiseau, France

If you choose this bank, you don’t need to make an appointment, you just have to show up with the documents required and ask to open an account. They will give you a form to fill and guide you. As a student, you won’t have to pay anything and you can even have the premium card.

Monday10 AM–1:30 PM, 2:30–6 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 2:30–6 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 2:30–6 PM
Thursday10 AM–1:30 PM, 2:30–7 PM
Friday9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 2:30–5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Other banks:

It depends on each bank, some have different procedures, and some require an appointment, you have to call and ask.

More information:

  • Some banks give advantages or money if you have a parrain (someone at the bank who told you about it).
  • The BDE has a partnership with the bank LCL so you can also benefit from advantages, you will know about them at the beginning of the year!