By your side anywhere in France

For anyone visiting France, the easiest way to pay is using a Mastercard card. It is the safest and most reliable way to spend when you travel.

Cardholders are protected from unauthorized transactions because of a lost and stolen card with Mastercard Zero Liability.
Plus you will have a detailed record of your spending when you get home.

Getting cash with your Mastercard

  • Be sure the ATM displays at least one of our brand logos: Mastercard®, Maestro® or Cirrus®.
  • International ATMs may save you money. Withdrawals are dispensed in euro and are debited from your account in your usual currency on a favorable exchange rate. The amount of the withdrawal is converted at the day’s exchange rate.
  • All Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus ATMs feature easy-to-read instructions. Many ATMs offer a variety of languages, and English is always offered as an option on Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus ATMs.
  • Insert your card and select a language. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Four-digit numeric PINs are standard in most countries. Follow the instructions displayed on the ATM screen, choose the amount you wish to withdraw.
  • Most ATMs do not permit transactions involving multiple accounts. Your transaction will be most likely routed to your primary account.
  • The terminal will immediately process the transaction, and money will be dispensed in the local currency.
  • Take your receipt. The transaction amount will be automatically deducted from your account.
  • Some international ATMs are available only during normal business hours. Hours vary from country to country.

Things to do before travelling to France

Before you go these helpful tips can help your journey smooth and your finances secure along the way.

EMV & CHIP-and-PIN

French card readers and ATMs work on a chip-and-PIN verification system. Make sure you have your PIN for your Mastercard, so that if need be, you can withdraw a cash advance from an ATM.

KNOW YOUR PIN NUMBER

Never write down your PIN code on a piece of paper. If you want to keep it in your phone, look for a PIN keeper app to download.

 

TRY NEW WAYS TO PAY

Think about mobile and other contactless payment methods for purchases under 30 EUR, they are so convenient on holiday! More than 500 000 merchants accept contactless payments in France.

 

CALL AHEAD

Tell your issuer when and where you’re travelling fraudulent charges can be identified more quickly and you legitimate purchases are less likely to be held up.

 

CONTACTS & INFORMATION

Make a record or your passport and credit card information, be sure to include the contact number to reach your Mastercard issuer in case of emergency. This information can be found on the back of your card. Keep this record in a safe place away from your passport and credit cards.

 

ZERO LIABILITY

Make sure you are protected in many markets around the world, Mastercard has a zero liability policy so you are not held responsible for any unauthorized purchases.

 

TRAVEL BENEFITS

Know the services and insurances linked to your card. There are security and travel insurances or leisure services that you could benefit from. Read your cardholder agreement to be sure.

 

GET AMAZING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Travelling to your favorite city? Check out www.priceless.com and browse the special offers and experiences available for Mastercard cardholders in Priceless Cities around the world.

 

CONCIERGE SERVICE

Take advantage of your cardholder concierge services for assistance with entertainment, travel, hotels reservations, sight-seeing reservations, emergency messages, and more!

 

What happens if I have a problem with my Mastercard when away?
 

Wherever you are, you can always count on Mastercard Global Services for all your needs. Call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our multi lingual representatives are waiting to help you with just some of the following

  • Lost and Stolen Card Reporting – we’ll notify your card issuer within 15 minutes of you reporting your card missing
  • Emergency Card Replacement – we can arrange delivery of a replacement card to you anywhere in the world within 24–48 hours
  • Emergency Cash Advance – we can arrange local currency in just two hours
  • Locate an ATM that accepts Mastercard®, Maestro® and Cirrus® brands
  • Access to account information
  • Access to applicable card benefits

In France

For help within France call us on 0800 – 90 – 1387

Outside France

When traveling please refer to the numbers listed below to call for assistance. For locations not listed in our directory, you can call the following number 'Collect' to the United States by having an international Operator dial 001-636-722-7111

Please note that calls made from a mobile phone may be charged.

 

Mastercard Global Emergency Contacts

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Emergency numbers Europe, France

Global European emergency phone number: 112

Medical France, SAMU: 15

Police France: 17

Fire Brigade: 18