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Private Banking Excellence, Real-Time Digital Agility

Multi-currency current accounts, premium metal bank cards, instant SEPA and SWIFT transfers with strong authentication and sovereign protection of your assets.

€0Account Maintenance Fees
< 10sInstant SEPA Transfer
€100,000FGDR Deposit Guarantee
24h / 7 daysSovereign Access & Support

01 — Our plans

Three Levels of Excellence Tailored to Your Requirements

Transparent solutions designed for discerning private individuals, professionals and private banking clients.

Everyday Account

Essential Plan

€0/ month

The simplicity of a fully-fledged personal deposit account for your everyday transactions in complete autonomy.

  • Current account with personal French IBAN
  • Free and unlimited standard & instant SEPA transfers
  • Intuitive mobile app & real-time balance alerts 24/7
  • Responsive customer service available via your secure messaging
  • Classic international bank card included for your withdrawals
Choose Essential
Recommended Plan

Support & Peace of Mind

Premium Gold Plan

€9.90/ month

Privileged banking support with a dedicated adviser, direct telephone line and extended transaction limits.

  • All the benefits of the Essential Plan
  • Dedicated relationship manager reachable via direct line with no waiting
  • Significantly increased monthly payment and transfer limits
  • Travel insurance, medical assistance and repatriation with extended cover
  • Priority access to assessment and rapid disbursement of your loan applications
  • International Gold card with immediate or deferred debit included
Open a Premium Account

Private Banking & Prestige

Metal Privilege

€19.90/ month

The combination of high-end wealth management, a sovereign concierge office and elite investment terms.

  • Elite banking & lifestyle concierge office available 24/7
  • Personalised wealth management advice with in-depth annual reviews
  • Multi-currency accounts and vaults with no FX fees (EUR, USD, CHF, GBP)
  • Priority and negotiated access to the institution's financing and investment solutions
  • Free and exclusive access to international airport lounges
  • Exceptional metal bank card crafted from solid steel
Access Metal Excellence

02 — Features

Next-Generation Banking Infrastructure

The robustness of a major regulated banking institution combined with the most advanced technological fluidity in Europe.

I

Security & Biometric Authentication

Strong authentication compliant with PSD2 via facial or fingerprint biometrics. Military-grade AES-256 encryption and 24/7 predictive anomaly detection.

II

Instant SEPA Transfers & Multi-Currency

Transfer funds in less than 10 seconds anywhere in the European Union and internationally via the SWIFT network at a transparent interbank exchange rate.

III

Virtual Cards & Instant Control

Lock or unlock your card with a single gesture, instantly adjust your limits and generate single-use virtual cards for your online payments.

IV

Intelligent Budgeting & Accounting Export

Automatic categorisation of your financial flows, certified bank statements in PDF and OFX format, and configurable intelligent notifications.

03 — Process

Your Active Bank Account in Under 5 Minutes

A fully digital onboarding process compliant with the requirements of the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR).

01

Secure Opening Form

Enter your personal and professional details on our encrypted portal in under 3 minutes.

02

Regulatory Identity Verification

Upload an official identity document and proof of address. Rapid validation by our compliance analysts.

03

Immediate Issuance of Your IBAN

Your account is active upon validation: make your first transfers and receive your physical bank card within 72 business hours.

04 — Comparison

Detailed Comparison of Banking Services

Services & FeaturesEssentialPremium GoldMetal Privilege
Account maintenance fees€0 / month€9.90 / month€19.90 / month
Bank card typeClassic PhysicalInternational Gold16g Engraved Steel Metal
Instant SEPA TransfersFree & UnlimitedFree & UnlimitedFree & Unlimited
ATM withdrawals – euro area3 free / monthUnlimited freeUnlimited free
Monthly payment limit€3,000€7,500Bespoke / Negotiated
Travel & assistance insuranceStandardExtended Gold InsurancePrestige & VIP Repatriation
Banking support24/7 digital supportDedicated adviserPrivate Banker & Concierge 24/7

05 — Regulatory framework

Accreditations and guarantees

FGDR

FGDR Deposit Guarantee

Your deposits are protected up to €100,000 per account holder by the Deposit Guarantee and Resolution Fund (Art. L. 312-4 of the French Monetary and Financial Code).

ACPR

ACPR Licensing & Supervision

Saratabank is subject to the authority of the ACPR and Banque de France, ensuring compliance of all our operations.

DSP2

European PSD2 Compliance

Systematic Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and secure access protocols for banking APIs.

RGPD

GDPR Data Sovereignty

Highly secure data hosting within the European Union with AES-256 symmetric encryption.

06 — Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Online Banking

Everything you need to know about managing your online bank account with Saratabank.

How are my funds protected at Saratabank?

As a regulated banking institution, your deposits are legally guaranteed up to €100,000 per depositor by the Deposit Guarantee and Resolution Fund (FGDR), under the direct supervision of the ACPR and Banque de France.

What supporting documents are required to open an account?

You simply need a valid identity document (national identity card, passport or European residence permit) and proof of address less than 3 months old (energy bill, telephone bill or rent receipt).

Are instant transfers genuinely free of charge?

Yes. At Saratabank, all instant SEPA transfers to any compatible European bank are 100% free and credited in under 10 seconds, with no arbitrary amount limits.

Can I automatically transfer my income and direct debits?

Absolutely. Through Saratabank's automated banking mobility service, we will notify your creditors (employer, tax authorities, telecom, energy provider) free of charge without any action required on your part.

How does the Metal Privilege metal bank card work?

The Metal Privilege card is crafted from 16-gram stainless steel, engraved with your first and last name. It features contactless payment technology, 24/7 banking concierge and limits that can be customised in real time from your client portal.

Join Saratabank Private Digital Banking

Open your bank account in under 5 minutes and benefit from the strength of a genuine bank combined with digital simplicity.

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