Britline Reviews 270

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and professional yet friendly demeanor, often highlighting their ability to explain complex matters clearly. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the personalized approach and the human touch in banking interactions. Reviewers also commend the prompt response times and the overall smooth user experience, noting that queries are handled efficiently and effectively. However, some customers also noted issues with responsiveness, mentioning delayed email replies and a perceived lack of initiative from certain staff members. A few other people felt that the support lacked insight into basic expectations, leading to frustration in some instances.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Britline service was excellent and they helped make our life so much easier in France. We loved how you could talk to a human being, and wait time was always short. Believe it or not English Banks cou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have banked with Britline for 6 years,since coming to France. They have always been fantastic. Helpful, knowledgeable and truly decent people to converse with. There’s no speaking to automated syste... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had just been scammed at the same time as funds from out Britline account were due to transfer to the Notary for our house purchase. Everyone we contacted, including at 3am to lock down the account... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very helpful lady called Diane was incredibly patient on a number of occasions trying to sort out problems I had created on my CA app on my phone. With great respect to my slowness, she successfull... See more

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Britline, a branch of Credit Agricole Normandie, which provides an English speaking French Banking service to clients resident in France, the UK and Ireland. Open your new french bank account without the need to come to France. 24 hour on-line banking....


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

270 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service for all our banking needs.

We lived in France for 27 years and I must say that all our dealings with CA Britline have always been extremely positive. Although I am confident with technology, when I needed help or reassurance, it was always there. The staff are well trained and everyone we spoke to were efficient with excellent people skills.
We would thoroughly recommend.

March 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service providing English…

Excellent service providing English speaking banking and investments in France. Part of Credit Agricole the biggest bank in France offering insurance (home/car) Life Insurance and savings accounts. Personal advisor with every account. Fully recommended.

March 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend CA Britline

My wife and I have been with CA Britline for 18 years and have always received excellent customer service.

We use our account for payment of all direct debits to do with our holiday home in France and also for home insurance.

We have fortunately only needed to make one claim many years ago and this was settled in a timely manner and to our total satisfaction.

Whilst our French language skills are 'adequate', when it comes to banking and insurance it is easier to have an English-speaking bank to call on.

March 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Money Tfr Issue

Mess up with money transfer from UK, turned out to be with HIFX in UK.
Elodie at the CA Britline Customer service was excellent and got things sorted very quickly, keeping me informed all along the way.
10/10 Britline
6/10 HIFX-BIPS

March 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FIRST CLASS SERVICE

FIRST CLASS SERVICE
What a difference to banks in England
Got straight through
Security sorted
Query answered
Reminded me to activate new card
Job done
Why can’t uk banks be like that
Thanks

March 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer service

I have been using britline for several years, and have just concluded business with them. I have had sympathetic and caring dealings with the company and cannot recommend them highly enough. I dealt with Dave Metcalf and would like to thank him for all his hard work.

March 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary service!

I have been with Britline over 15 years since we bought a house in Brittany.
I am now 75 and I can honestly say that in all the banking process I have never experienced such excellent, and friendly customer service, in England or France. Their response to any queries was always same day. And whatever the reason, they were very helpful and understanding, especially when I was suffering with prostate cancer.
All the staff at their Normandy branch in Caen that I have dealt with have been superb.
I can totally recommend them whatever your French banking needs.

February 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bank

Great bank , great staff, always look out for you with your banking issues and the account itself.

Recommend this Bank to anyone who wants the old fashion values of a Bank.
Thanks Tony.

March 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have recently purchased a property…

We have recently purchased a property in France and have used Britline bank in Normandy as our nominated bank. We can only say they have been 100% helpful and professional at all times . It has been a pleasure dealing with customer service who have been.. polite and always very patient throughout this stressful period moving to France and house purchase. … especially with our lack of IT. Knowledge and difficulty using IT with bank transfers to Notaire services.
I have been overwhelmed with the service and can only thank the two fantastic agents Katherine and Sophie who have been with us throughout this experience.
I look forward to using Britline on arrival in France for our daily banking and knowing someone is there at the end of the phone sadly unlike British banking experience of late .
Thanks Britline

February 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

I have been with Britline over three years since I came to France. I am 62 and I can honestly say that I have never experienced such amazing customer service, every single time I have had to call. And being 62 I have called for the most trivial of reasons…lol. Just for being talked through how to use the online banking etc. I can quickly speak to someone without pressing buttons and every single Britline advisor that I have spoken to has been amazing. I used to be with Barclays Premier Banking in the Uk…And pay a fee for the privilege. If I wanted to speak to someone, I had to tap dance pressing numbers for 5 minutes to get through…and then speak to someone in a large call centre who seemed to just want the call over ASAP…presumably under pressure to take the next.
Britline on the other hand , takes me back 40 years when people were actually interested in you and sincere in solving your problems.
If you are from the UK and are looking for a bank, you would be crazy not to choose Britline.
Thank you Britline for your Amazon customer service.
John

February 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For the last 18 years we have always…

For the last 18 years we have always received excellent 5 Star service from Credit Agricole Britline, all their staff have been exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable, we wouldn’t have survived in France without Britline , Thank you Britline

February 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth it for the service

Excellent customer service and everything worked well, from lost debit card, international payments and now closing the account since I left France. I might have paid over the odds for a current account, transfer fees etc, but worth it for the service. Thanks!

February 22, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Even when you speak good French, as a native English speaker there are times when being able to speak to someone in English is really helpful. Excellent service, comprehensive documents and the bank app system is very good.

February 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and assistance

Having been given six weeks notice to find another bank by Milleis, who had suddenly decided that they were no longer going to work with private bankers, I was very grateful to Credit Agricole Britline for accepting my application so promptly and with so little fuss and allowing me time for funds to be transfered.
I have received the highest standard of service since that time.
I have recently sold my property in France and the bank have been helpful in every way and the final closure of my account with them was smooth and efficient.
I wish to thank the Britline Team for their help and excellent service.

February 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and Efficient

We have used Britline for the last 13 years. During that time, the service has been first class and when I have needed to contact them for help, the staff have always been attentive and efficient and have dealt with my enquiries promptly.

February 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best bank that I have ever used

The best bank that I have ever used! So straightforward to use. Our personal advisor Sam is absolutely brilliant, nothing is too much trouble. If you're looking for a bank, I would 100% recommend Britline.

February 16, 2024
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