If you're packing up your things and heading off to start a new life in Spain, you might be wondering what happens to your credit score and if it even matters.
Many foreigners have tax obligations in Spain but might not have a Spanish bank account to pay them from. Changes by Spain's tax authorities might just make it easier, depending on your circumstances.
If you live in Spain and have an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive - here's what it means for foreigners in Spain.
If you have decided that you want to change the bank account your salary is paid into, called 'la nómina' in Spain, there are several factors you need to be aware of and various steps you need to take.
Finding a high-interest savings account may be more difficult in Spain than what you're used to back home, but there are still several options available. Here are the most interesting deals in March 2026.
What happens to a person's bank account in Spain when they die? Here are all the steps you need to follow to avoid potential problems with Spanish banks when closing a deceased person's accounts and how it's linked to inheritance laws.
Sharing a bank account with a family member is possible in Spain but there are tax risks and other problems that could arise, including the recent news that authorities are closely monitoring bank accounts shared between parents and children.
If you want to get anything done at the bank in Spain, you better get there early, as the vast majority of 'bancos' close at 2pm and don't open after lunch.
An additional real-time security measure that comes into force on Thursday across the Eurozone puts the onus on users to ensure bank details of financial transfer recipients is accurate.
Proving that you’re going to pay your rent every month isn’t always easy for foreigners who’ve just moved to Spain. One of the ways to offer landlords peace of mind is an ‘aval’ (bank guarantee), here’s everything you need to know about it.
Spanish bank Sabadell on Friday said its board had rejected larger national rival BBVA's hostile takeover bid and urged shareholders to shun it as the clock ticked down on their final decision.
Spanish banking giant BBVA said on Friday its tender offer for smaller national rival Sabadell would start on Monday after its hostile bid received the stock market regulator's green light.
Spain's leftist government on Tuesday postponed any merger between banking giant BBVA and rival Sabadell for three years, complicating a hostile takeover bid that could create a new sector colossus.
You might want to close a bank account in Spain for any number of reasons. From the process, the paperwork, where to do it and more key questions, we've got you covered.
Finding a high-interest savings account may be more difficult in Spain than what you're used to back home, but there are still several options available. Here are the most interesting deals in 2025.
Several Spanish banks are preparing to offer instant and free Bizum mobile phone payments to users who want to send money to people in Italy, Portugal and Andorra, and the first bank to do so is Santander.
Having your bank account blocked in Spain can be problematic, especially if you have direct debits set up or all your savings in that one account. Here are the main reasons Spanish banks have for blocking accounts.
Do you have a bank account with EVO in Spain? Then you've probably been notified that Bankinter has taken it over. This is what it means for Evo debit and credit cards, mortgages and other bank conditions.
Viral social media posts and articles in the Spanish press claim you will be fined as much as €150,000 for withdrawing €3,000+ in cash from an ATM, but we're here to debunk that myth.
Do you have an Individual Savings Account from the UK and now live in Spain? Here's what you need to consider about how they are taxed here and some alternative options.
There are certain account movements that require Spanish banks to inform the Spanish tax office about them order to clamp down on fraud and tax evasion. Here are the types of payments and transfers that they will flag.
If you're considering buying a home in Spain and taking out a mortgage with a Spanish bank, there are numerous hidden fees you need to be aware of before you do.
Several of Spain's big banks offer accounts catered to kids and advice on how to open them, giving you a good way to get a head start on your child's financial education.
