Where to keep savings in Spain
Aug 21st 2017, 4:25 pm
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Where to keep savings in Spain
I'm in the process of selling my house in France and moving to Almeria. I need to put the money somewhere whilst I find/purchase a new house in Almeria. Any Spanish bank recommendations would be appreciated.
Aug 21st 2017, 4:28 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Check ING Direct they give one of the best rates at the moment.
Aug 21st 2017, 4:30 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
We used BBVA and Bancaja when we lived there, helpful and always someone who spoke English there. however that was some 7 years ago, so things might have changed.
Aug 21st 2017, 7:50 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
In your mattress?
Aug 22nd 2017, 5:56 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Put it in my bank account. I'll keep it safe for you.
Honestly.
Honestly.
Aug 22nd 2017, 7:36 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
"Check ING Direct"
...and have you read the terrible reviews?
...and have you read the terrible reviews?
Aug 22nd 2017, 4:09 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
I'm with Fred!!
Aug 23rd 2017, 3:06 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Fred is definitely right..............
Today I learnt that when you want to take money out of a Spanish investment (as against a normal bank account) 20% is automatically withheld to cover the tax on the profit. This is not accounted for until the next declaracion de renta (tax return) when a refund (or maybe demand if the investment was exceptionally profitable hahaha) is given or offset against tax owed.
So today I am left with a shortfall of money in the return of my investment so I will have to take a mortgage (with its associated costs) whilst the government enjoys my money interest-free until next June.
Rip off or what?
Today I learnt that when you want to take money out of a Spanish investment (as against a normal bank account) 20% is automatically withheld to cover the tax on the profit. This is not accounted for until the next declaracion de renta (tax return) when a refund (or maybe demand if the investment was exceptionally profitable hahaha) is given or offset against tax owed.
So today I am left with a shortfall of money in the return of my investment so I will have to take a mortgage (with its associated costs) whilst the government enjoys my money interest-free until next June.
Rip off or what?
Aug 23rd 2017, 3:10 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Fred is definitely right..............
Today I learnt that when you want to take money out of a Spanish investment (as against a normal bank account) 20% is automatically withheld to cover the tax on the profit. This is not accounted for until the next declaracion de renta (tax return) when a refund (or maybe demand if the investment was exceptionally profitable hahaha) is given or offset against tax owed.
So today I am left with a shortfall of money in the return of my investment so I will have to take a mortgage (with its associated costs) whilst the government enjoys my money interest-free until next June.
Rip off or what?
Today I learnt that when you want to take money out of a Spanish investment (as against a normal bank account) 20% is automatically withheld to cover the tax on the profit. This is not accounted for until the next declaracion de renta (tax return) when a refund (or maybe demand if the investment was exceptionally profitable hahaha) is given or offset against tax owed.
So today I am left with a shortfall of money in the return of my investment so I will have to take a mortgage (with its associated costs) whilst the government enjoys my money interest-free until next June.
Rip off or what?
Aug 25th 2017, 2:15 pm
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Which bank do you use in France?
Do they have branches in Spain?
Do they have branches in Spain?
Aug 28th 2017, 11:10 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
I never keep more than a few hundred quid in my Spanish bank , seriously, if you have a large lump of cash get it into a UK or Gibraltar account ....quickly , NEVER Spain.
Aug 28th 2017, 11:11 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Why? UK banks have problems, rip people off and need bail outs so why so much faith?
Aug 28th 2017, 11:17 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
Are your savings protected: How to keep your money safe
Aug 28th 2017, 11:20 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
OK fine - this from Blevins Franks:
EU banks
'Under an EU directive, each EU country provides a bank deposit guarantee of €100,000. In the event a bank fails, your national deposit guarantee will refund your savings, up to the limit of €100,000. '
EU banks
'Under an EU directive, each EU country provides a bank deposit guarantee of €100,000. In the event a bank fails, your national deposit guarantee will refund your savings, up to the limit of €100,000. '
Aug 28th 2017, 11:24 am
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Re: Where to keep savings in Spain
, I`ll be sticking with the UK every time thank you , it allows me to sleep soundly