What is the maximum amount of cash you can have at home and on your person?

In France, the law does not set a maximum amount of cash that you can have in your possession, whether at home or on your person. [wpinsertshortcodead id= »kzrac65c90e0e8109b »]

You are free to carry or keep at home as much cash as you wish, without specific legal restrictions. However, caution is required when carrying large sums of money, for safety reasons. [wpinsertshortcodead id= »vwjjn65c90e2581edb »]

However, the Banque de France emphasizes that, although there is no legal limit, proof may be requested in the event of a large deposit in a bank account or during checks by the authorities, particularly in the context of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. [wpinsertshortcodead id= »bujkh65c90e2b6825c »]

For international travel, the regulations are different. When traveling outside or within the European Union, you must declare to customs any amount of cash equivalent to or exceeding 10,000 euros. [wpinsertshortcodead id= »hrqrv65c90e46a5f4a »]

This obligation concerns not only cash, but also bearer negotiable instruments, gold and prepaid cards. In the event of non-compliance with this rule (erroneous declaration or absence of declaration), sanctions may be applied. [wpinsertshortcodead id= »cxcls65c90e4f7c61e »]

It is therefore important to comply with these rules to avoid any complications when traveling internationally with large sums of money.