The Tyler Group: Banking in Barcelona - SCRIBD

Opening a bank account in Barcelona is an easy process. You can either open a bank account immediately, before permits and registration is organised – in which case you will have a non-resident bank account – or wait until you are a registered resident, when you will be able to open a resident account. Even if you open a non-resident account, change this to a resident account as soon as you can to avoid high bank charges. All you need to open a resident bank account is your NIE number (numero de identificacion de extranjero or foreigners’ identification number). Many bank workers speak English, so it may be worth checking that you can communicate with at least one member of staff, or even better the manager, before choosing the bank and branch in which to open your account. Many websites of Spanish banks can also be read and navigated in English, making online banking, bill payments, transfers and even international transfers, very easy to do yourself. The following major Spanish banks have English websites: BBVA www.bbva.es Bankinter www.bankinter.com

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