Sometimes we make mistakes. If you would like to read more about how one may get into the following circumstance, you can find a great book about it here.
So I find myself without a Carte Bleu or access to my online account and in the US. This is troubling. Banking from the US with a French account is only marginally safer than banking with your Nigerian friend who needs help. However, unlike with your Nigerian friend, at least when you return to France you can get your money back.
Sort of.
Not to give names, but I use a rather large, global bank that advertises itself as a rather large, global bank. Thus, one would think resetting your bank information and getting a new Carte Bleu would be straightforward.
Well normally, but…
They closed my bank branch. This makes sense because there are four near me within a five minute walk. Really, no worries. The note even said that the new bank was open on Saturday.
Egad!
I go to where the note directed. I was excited because this new bank opens at 8:45. That’s 15 minutes ahead of most other banks.
Egad!
“This is not the bank you are looking for.”
So I go to the second bank. I get there at 8:58.
“You have to wait five minutes. We are not open yet.”
“We cannot do anything for you. We could not even draw money from your account.”
So the third time is a charm – somewhat. I still had to call a number to get the online portion reset. But all is well now and an actual English speaking banker was found.
Now if I can just get that international wire to go through…
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