The classic card Visa International is the most common card to make purchases and make cash withdrawals in ATMs. Like most of her Visa is valid for two years and automatically renew your bank the few days before the expiration date.
The card must be signed on the back as a security measure and to be accepted by merchants. On the front, the card has an identification number to 16 digits on the back and a security code of 3 digits.
Visa Classic is accepted by more than 21 million merchants in France and abroad and you can withdraw money in any of 850,000 ATMs that accept cards of the network Visa. In general the amount of purchase permitted on 30 days rolling is determined by your bank. At BNP Paribas , for example the amount is € 2,500. A People’s Bank the amount is € 3,000 € 1,500 in France and abroad.
The card can be Debit or Charge depending on which option you choose your financial advisor. Withdrawals are limited to the distributor of rolling 7 days. In the case of the BNP is the amount of € 500, the Banque Populaire is € 300 but can be negotiated in consultation with your financial advisor. Withdrawals at the counter of your bank can be much larger and are fixed by the financial institution.
In France, you can pay through your Visa card in institutions reported by the sign CB.
Abroad, your card is accepted at all merchants in the Visa network. The bill, denominated in foreign currency, will be deducted from your account on the basis of the currency on the day of the transaction plus a commission.
Insurance and Assistance
Your Visa International allows you to benefit from insurance-accident death and disability on the go travel. This insurance can reach € 46,000 and covers your spouse and dependent children.
You also get medical coverage overseas in the first 90 days of a private trip outside your country of residence and legal assistance.