Is Relay available for business in France?

By Morten Andersen, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Fredrik Filipsson · Last reviewed 9 November 2025
Availability

Relay for business in France: Not available

Key eligibility
A business formed and operating in the United States with a United States employer identification number. Relay accepts owners resident in many countries, but the business itself must be United States based.
Non resident position
A company registered only in France is not eligible. Owners living in France can apply only if the business is registered and operating in the United States.
Local currency support
United States dollars. There is no euro account and no French account details.
Headline monthly fee
No monthly fee on the United States account. Relay is not offered as a France account, so there is no local pricing.
Availability and fees as of 9 November 2025Last reviewed 9 November 2025

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

As of 9 November 2025, Relay does not serve businesses registered in France. Relay is a United States online business banking platform built for companies formed in the United States with a United States employer identification number. It accepts owners who live in many countries, including France, but only when the business operates in the United States. A company registered only in France cannot open a Relay account, so the alternatives below point to providers that serve the French market.

Does Relay serve business customers in France?

No. Relay provides business checking and savings to companies that are registered and operating in the United States, with deposits held by United States partner banks that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. There is no French entity, no euro account, and no French account details. As of 9 November 2025.

Eligibility for businesses in France

Because Relay onboards only United States registered businesses, a company registered in France does not qualify. Relay does accept owners who are residents of many countries, including France, but the underlying business must hold a United States registration and a United States employer identification number. A business that exists only in France falls outside this. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

There is no France pricing for Relay because the account is not offered there. In the United States the standard account carries no monthly fee and balances are held in United States dollars. The euro and local French account details are not supported. As of 9 November 2025

What local users report

There is no base of France registered users for Relay, since the account is for United States businesses. Companies in France that want business banking generally use French banks and cross border providers that operate in the market. As of 9 November 2025, confirm the current position with each provider before relying on it.

Relay does not appear to serve business customers in France as of 9 November 2025. Verify directly with the provider. Providers confirmed available in France are listed on the France country guide.

Questions about Relay in France

Is Relay available for business in France?
No. As of 9 November 2025 Relay serves businesses that are registered and operating in the United States with a United States employer identification number. A company registered only in France cannot open a Relay account. Verify the current position with the provider. This is general information, not advice.
Can a France resident open a Relay account?
A person resident in France may be accepted as an owner only if the business is registered and operating in the United States and is not from a country on Relay's restricted list. A business that exists only in France is not eligible. Confirm your eligibility with the provider. As of 9 November 2025.
Does Relay offer a euro account?
No. Relay accounts are held in United States dollars for United States businesses and do not offer a euro account or French account details. As of 9 November 2025, confirm the current position with the provider.
What can a business in France use instead?
Providers that serve business customers in France are listed on the France country guide, including French banks and online options. Availability changes, so verify the current position with each provider before applying. As of 9 November 2025.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 9 November 2025. Confirm the current position with Relay before applying.

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