BoursoBank
BoursoBank for Algerians in France 2026: conditions, cards, bonus
France’s largest online bank, free for most Algerians living in France
BoursoBank (formerly Boursorama) is a full French bank, not just an app, with free cards, a French IBAN, savings and welcome bonuses for new customers. It is one of the most recommended accounts for Algerians settled in France. You must be tax resident in France to open it.
If you live in Algeria
Not availableNot available. BoursoBank requires tax residence in France and an existing French bank account.
If you live abroad
WorksWorks for Algerians who live in France, including with an Algerian passport, as long as you are tax resident and already have a French account to fund the first deposit.
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Fees and limits
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| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and Freedom cards | 0 € a month, no income condition | selectra.info |
| Ultim card | 0 € a month (income condition for deferred debit) | selectra.info |
| Metal card | 9.90 € a month (5.90 € virtual) | selectra.info |
| Welcome bonus | Varies with the offer and first deposit; check the current offer | milesopedia.fr |
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How to open an account
- Choose a card on boursobank.com and fill in the online form.
- Upload your ID (passport or residence permit) and proof of address in France.
- Make the first deposit from your existing French account.
- Sign the contract electronically and wait for the card.
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Getting the money into dinars
BoursoBank sends international transfers in euros by SWIFT, at the official rate. To get dinars to family, most people use a transfer service such as Wise from their BoursoBank account, or bring cash and declare it at customs where required.
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Strengths
- Full French bank with free cards
- Welcome bonus for new customers
- Savings, loans and investing in the same place
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Limits
- France tax residents only
- Needs an existing French bank account
- International transfers are slower and dearer than Wise
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Questions
Can I open BoursoBank with an Algerian passport?
Yes, a foreign passport is accepted if you are tax resident in France and meet the other conditions.
Can a student newly arrived from Algeria open it?
Usually not straight away: you first need a French account and tax residence. Students often start with a traditional bank or a neobank, then add BoursoBank.
Link to the official website. EXDZ has no commercial relationship with this provider.
EXDZ publishes information only. EXDZ does not open accounts, hold money, exchange currency or transfer funds. Conditions and prices change; confirm them with the provider before signing up.
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Fees and conditions come from these pages. We re-check them every week.