Deposit calculator 2026 — France: interest and the €100,000 guarantee
In France the Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts et de Résolution (FGDR) guarantees EUR 100,000 per client and bank. Regulated savings accounts (Livret A, LDDS, LEP) have their own guarantee of up to EUR 100,000 per client and bank.
The result is an estimate, not financial or legal advice. Check the exact terms with the company.
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How it is calculated
Interest is calculated monthly at the annual rate ÷ 12. With monthly capitalization it is added to the balance and earns interest itself: final amount = amount × (1 + r)^n, where r is the monthly rate and n the number of months. Without capitalization interest is charged on the principal only and paid out: interest = amount × r × n.
A top-up is added at the end of every month except the last and earns interest from the next month. Interest earned = final amount − the deposit − all top-ups.
The insured amount is the part of the final amount (principal plus interest) within the guarantee limit per depositor and bank; the rest is uninsured. The limit applies to all your accounts in one bank together, so add up your other balances there. Taxes on interest and the bank's own day-count rules are not included.
Frequently asked questions
How much is guaranteed in a French bank?
EUR 100,000 per client and bank for accounts and savings plans, and up to EUR 100,000 for Livret A, LDDS and LEP under a separate state guarantee.
How is a bank identified?
By its bank code (code établissement) on the RIB.