French businesses on Stripe pay 1.5% + €0.25 for EEA-issued cards and 2.5% + €0.25 for non-EEA cards (UK, US, international) — the same rates as other EU countries. France is notable for Carte Bancaire (CB), a domestic card network used by most French consumers, which Stripe supports with the same fee structure.
French payment specifics
Carte Bancaire (CB): Stripe supports CB through its European card acceptance. The fee is the same as Visa/Mastercard since CB cards are co-branded. No additional fee for CB.
Bancontact (Belgium-specific, less relevant in France): not applicable.
3D Secure: France has one of the highest 3DS usage rates in Europe. Stripe automatically handles 3DS compliance with no additional per-transaction fee.
Stripe France fee examples (EUR)
| Charge | EEA card | Non-EEA card |
|---|---|---|
| €50 | €1.00 (2.0%) | €1.50 (3.0%) |
| €150 | €2.50 (1.67%) | €4.00 (2.67%) |
| €1000 | €15.25 (1.53%) | €25.25 (2.53%) |
Use the calculator above with 1.5% and €0.25 for French EEA card transactions.