Cartes Bancaire

France’s national card payment network powering secure and efficient digital transactions

Overview

Cartes Bancaires, commonly known as CB, is France’s domestic card payment system and one of Europe’s most established payment networks. It processes the majority of card transactions within France and ensures interoperability with Visa and Mastercard for international use. CB is managed by the Groupement des Cartes Bancaires and is trusted by consumers, merchants, and banks for its reliability, security, and wide acceptance

Key Services / Solutions

Cartes Bancaires supports debit and credit card payments in-store, online, and via mobile wallets  The network focuses on fast, secure, and low-cost processing for both merchants and consumers  It also underpins France’s contactless payment ecosystem and contributes to innovative solutions like instant payments and tokenized digital transactions

Supported Payment Methods

CB debit and credit cards issued by French banks

Integration with Visa and Mastercard for cross-border acceptance

Support for mobile wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay

Target Markets / Regions

Cartes Bancaires operates primarily in France and serves as the dominant payment scheme for French consumers and merchants  It is also widely used by travelers and businesses engaged in cross-border trade within the European Economic Area

Strengths / Differentiators

France’s trusted national payment network with deep bank integration

Low transaction costs and strong data security

Seamless compatibility with global card networks

Leader in contactless and secure digital payment adoption

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