Orange , the French telecoms group , has launched a fully mobile - only banking platform . French telecom group Orange has launched its online banking service Orange Bank, which is open to everyone and offers free banking services on a mobile platform. Orange Bank gives customers access to free banking services via a smartphone app , with products including a current account with overdraft facility , bank card and a free insurance package . A virtual adviser is available to all users on the platform , and the company has also invested in 140 stores across France where trained customer service staff can help resolve issues . It was launched after Orange acquired a 50 % stake in insurance and banking company Groupama .
Orange , the French telecoms group , has launched a fully mobile - only banking platform . Orange Bank gives customers access to free banking services via a smartphone app , with products including a current account with overdraft facility , bank card and a free insurance package . A virtual adviser is available to all users on the platform , and the company has also invested in 140 stores across France where trained customer service staff can help resolve issues . It was launched after Orange acquired a 50 % stake in insurance and banking company Groupama .