Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Carte Bleue shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Carte Bleue offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Carte Bleue at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Carte Bleue? Wrong! If the Carte Bleue is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Carte Bleue then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Carte Bleue? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Carte Bleue and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Carte Bleue wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Carte Bleue then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Carte Bleue site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Carte Bleue, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Carte Bleue, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

Carte Bleue ("Blue Card") is a major debit card payment scheme operating in France. The system has now been integrated into a wider scheme called Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB or Carte bancaire ("banking card"). All Carte Bleue cards are part of CB, but not all CB cards are Carte Bleue.

The system is national, and pure Carte Bleue cards do not operate outside of France. However, it is possible and commonplace to get Carte Bleue VISA (credit card) card that operates outside of France. Carte Bleue, properly said, is the local affiliate of VISA (credit card).Some cards also double with the electronic cash system Mon€o.

Carte Bleue started in 1967, associating six French banks (Banque Nationale de Paris, Crédit Commercial de France, Crédit du Nord, Crédit Industriel et Commercial, Crédit Lyonnais, and Société Générale. Combined Visa cards exist since 1973 under the name Carte Bleue Internationale, changing to Carte Bleue Visa in 1976http://www.carte-bleue.com/img_pages/dossier_identite_visuelle.pdf).

From 1992 on, all Cartes Bleues / CB have been smart cards. When one uses a Carte Bleue at a French merchant, one has to type the PIN of the card, and a microchip on the card verifies and authenticates the transaction. Only some very limited transactions, such as small autoroute tolls, are paid without PIN. Since automatic teller machines also check for the PIN, this measure strongly reduces the incentive to steal Cartes Bleues, since the cards are essentially useless without the PIN (though one may try using the card number for mail-order or e-retailing). Foreign cards without microchips can still be used at French merchants, with the usual procedure of swiping the magnetic stripe and signing the receipt, although most retailers will ask to see the user's passport as a proof of ID.

In 2003, the Cartes Bleues / CB started to move on to the international standard EMV for smart chips. They may thus be used in United Kingdom smart card readers.

A minority of Cartes Bleues are credit cards tied to credit lines.

See also

• Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB
• ATM usage fees

References

External links

• Official site of Carte Bleue
• Official site of CB
• Official site of CB

Carte Bleue ("Blue Card") is a major debit card payment scheme operating in France. The system has now been integrated into a wider scheme called Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB or Carte bancaire ("banking card"). All Carte Bleue cards are part of CB, but not all CB cards are Carte Bleue.

The system is national, and pure Carte Bleue cards do not operate outside of France. However, it is possible and commonplace to get Carte Bleue VISA (credit card) card that operates outside of France. Carte Bleue, properly said, is the local affiliate of VISA (credit card).Some cards also double with the electronic cash system Mon€o.

Carte Bleue started in 1967, associating six French banks (Banque Nationale de Paris, Crédit Commercial de France, Crédit du Nord, Crédit Industriel et Commercial, Crédit Lyonnais, and Société Générale. Combined Visa cards exist since 1973 under the name Carte Bleue Internationale, changing to Carte Bleue Visa in 1976http://www.carte-bleue.com/img_pages/dossier_identite_visuelle.pdf).

From 1992 on, all Cartes Bleues / CB have been smart cards. When one uses a Carte Bleue at a French merchant, one has to type the PIN of the card, and a microchip on the card verifies and authenticates the transaction. Only some very limited transactions, such as small autoroute tolls, are paid without PIN. Since automatic teller machines also check for the PIN, this measure strongly reduces the incentive to steal Cartes Bleues, since the cards are essentially useless without the PIN (though one may try using the card number for mail-order or e-retailing). Foreign cards without microchips can still be used at French merchants, with the usual procedure of swiping the magnetic stripe and signing the receipt, although most retailers will ask to see the user's passport as a proof of ID.

In 2003, the Cartes Bleues / CB started to move on to the international standard EMV for smart chips. They may thus be used in United Kingdom smart card readers.

A minority of Cartes Bleues are credit cards tied to credit lines.

See also

• Groupement des Cartes Bancaires CB
• ATM usage fees

References

External links

• Official site of Carte Bleue
• Official site of CB
• Official site of CB

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