Bitcoin Purchases Launch at BPCE Monday

BPCE Launches Cryptocurrency Purchases for Clients

• BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group, is enabling customers to buy Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and USDC through its apps.
• The phased rollout begins with four of the group’s 29 regional banks, initially targeting two million clients.
• A full expansion across all entities is planned by 2026 as performance is monitored.
• Purchases will be made via a digital asset account within existing banking apps, priced at €2.99 per month with a 1.5% trading fee.
• Hexarq, BPCE’s crypto subsidiary, oversees operations after securing PSAN authorization for digital asset services last year.

BPCE has started allowing customers to purchase major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether through its banking apps in a phased approach. The initial rollout targets two million clients across four regional banks, with plans for full expansion by 2026.