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Online Bank Savings Calculator 2026

Compare the fees of your traditional bank with those of an online bank. Discover how much you can save each year on account maintenance fees, bank card charges and foreign withdrawals.

Traditional bank

Online bank

Annual savings

205 €

By switching to online

Savings over 10 years

2 050 €

Projection over a decade

Traditional bank cost

205 €

Annual total

Online bank cost

0 €

Annual total

How much can you save with an online bank?

Online banks (Boursorama, Fortuneo, Hello bank!, Monabanq, etc.) generally offer much lower fees than traditional banks. The absence of a physical branch network allows them to eliminate or significantly reduce account maintenance fees, bank card subscriptions and commissions on standard transactions. According to comparative studies, an average customer can save between 150 and 250 euros per year by switching from a traditional bank to an online bank.

The main areas of savings are the bank card (often free online, compared to 40 to 145 euros per year at a branch), account maintenance fees (waived at most online banks), and fees on international transactions (foreign withdrawals and payments). For frequent travellers, the savings can be even more significant thanks to cards with no foreign exchange fees.

Beyond banking fees, online banks also offer competitive savings and investment services: low-fee PEA, managed life insurance, and boosted savings accounts. The money saved on banking fees can be reinvested each year, which represents, thanks to compound interest, significant capital over 10 or 20 years.

Questions fréquentes

How much does a traditional bank cost on average?
According to the annual study by the CCSF (French Financial Sector Advisory Committee), average banking fees in France are approximately 220 euros per year for a standard profile. This amount includes the card subscription, account maintenance fees, incident fees and intervention commissions. The most active profiles or those with premium services can exceed 400 euros per year.
Are online banks really free?
Most online banks offer the bank card and account maintenance for free, subject to income conditions or regular card usage. However, some services may remain chargeable: premium cards, authorised overdrafts, chequebooks, or specific transactions. It is important to compare the conditions for obtaining the free offer.
What are the disadvantages of an online bank?
The main disadvantages are the absence of a branch advisor (everything is done by phone, chat or email), the inability to deposit cash in most cases, and the minimum income conditions sometimes required for the free card. For profiles needing in-person support or handling a lot of cash, a traditional bank may remain relevant.
Can you have both a traditional and an online bank?
Yes, it is entirely possible and common to keep an account with a traditional bank for certain needs (chequebook, cash deposits, mortgage) and open an online account for everyday transactions and the free card. Banking mobility (Macron law) makes it easy to switch your primary bank if you wish.
What should you do with the money saved on banking fees?
The savings made (150 to 250 euros/year) can be placed in a Livret A for emergency savings, invested in a PEA or life insurance for a longer horizon, or used to fund a dollar-cost averaging plan (DCA) on ETFs. Over 20 years, 200 euros saved per year and invested at 6% represents approximately 7,700 euros of additional capital.
Disclaimer:This simulator provides an estimate based on the fees you enter. Actual rates vary by bank, promotional offers and terms of use. Consult each institution's fee schedule for an accurate comparison.

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