What are the conditions for opening a Nickel account?

Nickel is open to everyone aged 12 and over. Everyone is welcome, even people who have been banned from banking. 
 

You can open an account if you:

• Are an individual: Nickel is an account for personal use (you cannot use it for a professional activity) 
• Are of legal age; legal representatives of minors aged over 12 can open a Nickel account for them
• Are legally capable: people under guardianship or trusteeship can open an account under certain conditions: for more information, contact Customer Services
• Have a principal place of residence in FranceAre resident for tax purposes in France or in a country of the European Union or EFTA (European Free Trade Association: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland).
• Have a valid mobile number and e-mail address
• Have a valid form of identification

What identity documents are accepted?
 

• French national identity card (with MRZ strip) or identity card issued by a European Union country
• Passport: more than 190 passports are accepted
• Residence permit issued by a French authority: residence permit or resident card. 
  Foreign students can open a Nickel account provided that the residence permit states that the holder is authorised to work.

To open a Youth Account (under 12), see our dedicated article.