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Article R131-32 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The banker shall notify the Banque de France of account closures other than those resulting from a transfer to its establishment and of stop payments as referred to in article L. 131-84 as soon as possible and no later than the first business day following the closure of the account or the stop payment. To this end, it shall provide the information specified in 1° of article R. 131-12 and, if known, the numbers of the stolen or lost cheque forms.

The banker records the facts and information mentioned above. It shall keep this record for a period of one year from the date of notification.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article R131-32

Le banquier avise la Banque de France des clôtures de comptes autres que celles qui résultent d’un transfert dans son établissement et des oppositions à paiement mentionnées à l’article L. 131-84 dans le meilleur délai et au plus tard le premier jour ouvré suivant la clôture du compte ou l’opposition à paiement. A cette fin, il communique les renseignements prévus au 1° de l’article R. 131-12, ainsi que, s’il en a connaissance, les numéros des formules de chèque volées ou perdues.

Le banquier enregistre les faits et les renseignements mentionnés ci-dessus. Il conserve cet enregistrement pendant un délai d’un an à compter de l’avis.

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