Opening a bank account

#Opening a bank account

As soon as international students arrive in France; the International Relations Office will assist you with this procedure. It has established a partnership with a specific bank in Angers where the bank agents speak English. The international students are free to choose ESA’s partner bank or another bank.

Be careful because some services are free the first year and not the second, and some services are not free. Some banks can provide you with civil liability insurance for free and some do not.

▶ NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:

▪ Passport, with valid visa for Non-European students or Identity Card (ID Card) for European
students
▪ Housing certificate:
o If you live in a French host family, you have to bring:

Housing certificate drawn up by the family
Copy of host’s ID card
Original electricity bill (less than 3 months)

o If you live in a university residence, you must provide a housing certificate drawn up
by the residence administration.
o If you live in an independent flat or house:

Housing certificate drawn up by the landlord
Lease (less than 3 months).

▪ ESA Certificate of School Attendance of the current academic year
▪ Your national tax number or your parents

Please, bring one RIB to Alejandra CARRIL.

If you have any questions, please contact: international.admission@groupe-esa.com 📩

Updated on: 14/04/2026

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