Shine

Shine is a French online business account for small companies and independent professionals, provided by Shine France SAS. The company holds a payment institution authorisation from the ACPR (reference 71758) and is registered under number 828701557, with its headquarters at 122 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris. This authorisation is stated on the provider's own website.

Account features Shine gives a business account with a local French IBAN, Mastercard cards, instant and international transfers and sub-accounts. It also offers e-invoicing, cheque and cash collection, and bookkeeping automation to simplify accounting for small businesses.

Price The entry plan is shown at EUR 0 per month as a starting price, and plan limits apply. Features above the entry level depend on the paid plans.

Services in short Business account, French IBAN, cards, transfers, e-invoicing and cash and cheque collection.

Who it suits Freelancers, sole traders and very small French companies that want an online alternative to a branch bank, with invoicing and accounting help included. Larger firms with complex treasury needs should check plan limits and available currencies before moving their main account.