GIE Cartes Bancaires

Established in 1984 by leading French banking institutions, GIE Cartes Bancaires is an Economic Interest Group (GIE) that manages the French card payment scheme, known as "CB". Its core mission is to ensure the interoperability, security, and efficiency of card-based transactions and ATM withdrawals throughout France for all CB cardholders and merchants. The organization sets the technical standards and security rules for the system, oversees its smooth operation, and drives innovation in the payments sector, including the development of contactless, mobile, and online payment solutions.