Banking in Spain
#1
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Banking in Spain
Having lived for a year in the Netherlands with their very odd (to me as a brit!) banking system how does the spanish banking system work?
Can you use the debit cards in the same way as the UK on Amazon etc or like the NL do you need a credit card?
Do they get a copy of your UK credit or do you start again?
Any info greatly recieved!
Thank you
Can you use the debit cards in the same way as the UK on Amazon etc or like the NL do you need a credit card?
Do they get a copy of your UK credit or do you start again?
Any info greatly recieved!
Thank you
#2
Re: Banking in Spain
Having lived for a year in the Netherlands with their very odd (to me as a brit!) banking system how does the spanish banking system work?
Can you use the debit cards in the same way as the UK on Amazon etc or like the NL do you need a credit card?
Do they get a copy of your UK credit or do you start again?
Any info greatly recieved!
Thank you
Can you use the debit cards in the same way as the UK on Amazon etc or like the NL do you need a credit card?
Do they get a copy of your UK credit or do you start again?
Any info greatly recieved!
Thank you
#3
Re: Banking in Spain
Hi,
I've used my Sabadell Debit card on Amazon and eBay. I've also (mistakenly) used it in the UK without any problems.
Steve
I've used my Sabadell Debit card on Amazon and eBay. I've also (mistakenly) used it in the UK without any problems.
Steve
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Re: Banking in Spain
Spanish bank account holders are always issued with a debit card as they expect you to use their machines these days rather than queue at a counter. The only problem can be the annual charge with some banks and account types. (Compared to the UK) same with withdrawing cash at the wrong machine.
#5
Re: Banking in Spain
If you are a resident of Spain you can open an account with Sabadell bank called the "expansion" Account, you will not be charged any banking fees even for any debit card use including use of ATM's
#6
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Re: Banking in Spain
Looking to open one myself when next over in May.