The BPCE Group

The Banque Populaire network, with 9.7 million clients (including 5 million cooperative shareholders) and 3,300 branches, is part of France's second-largest banking group: the BPCE Group.

Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne have joined forces to form France’s second-largest banking group, with 35 million clients, 10 million cooperative shareholders, and 100,000 employees. As a major financial partner for individuals, businesses, and the entire economy, the BPCE Group develops a comprehensive range of banking, financial, and real estate services. True to the cooperative values of Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, it leverages all its networks to promote a society that is both enterprising and community-oriented.

Driven by strong, shared values, the Banque Populaire network strives to harmoniously combine solid operational performance with a constant concern for the collective interest. It is composed of 14 Banques Populaires, including two national affiliate banks, CASDEN and Crédit Coopératif. These banks offer a full range of banking and insurance services, maintaining a close relationship with their clients. A bank for entrepreneurs since its inception, the Banque Populaire network is now capable of being both a generalist and a specialist to meet the expectations of each of its markets. To achieve this, it brings together the expertise of its various entities and covers the entire country.

This wealth of expertise allows it to be a key player in fields as diverse as:

  • Retirement savings for individuals
  • Credit insurance or factoring for businesses
  • The social economy, electronic payments, and franchise financing for merchants
  • Business creation and acquisition for SMEs