Banking and securities law
The legal framework for bank transfers: the customer's rights and the bank's obligations
By Raphaël MORENON1 June 2025Bank transfers are ubiquitous, but their legal framework remains poorly understood: at what point does the order become irrevocable, what happens in the event of fraud, what obligations does your bank have? The French Monetary and Financial Code and European directives set out a precise regime, and ignoring it can be costly.

