Crédit national
Crédit National was a French investment bank established in 1919 to manage war reparations and provide industrial financing. It eventually merged with Banque Française du Commerce Extérieur in 1996 to form Natexis, which later became part of the Natixis subsidiary of Groupe BPCE.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Paris
Founded
1919
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
Groupe BPCE
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1919
Establishment
Crédit National was founded to manage war reparations and provide industrial financing.
1996
Merger
Crédit National merged with Banque Française du Commerce Extérieur to form Natexis.