Required documents to open a bank account in Martinique or Guadeloupe
In order to facilitate the payment of the grant, students must open a bank account upon arrival in France.
☐ Photocopy of your passport
☐ Photocopy of your residence permit or visa
☐ Proof of residence in Martinique or Guadeloupe (example: rent receipt, rental contract, utility bill.
If you are hosted (by your family, friends …): Declaration of accommodation signed by the host + copy of host’s ID + proof of domicile of the host.
If you are staying at the CROUS: A CROUS lodging certificate
☐ Photocopy of student card
List of Banks frequently solicited by students:
- La Banque Populaire (BRED)
- La Banque Postale
- BNP Paribas
- Le Crédit Agricole
- Le Crédit Mutuel
