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Best bank and which account

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:16pm
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Any advice on which bank to open an account with,and which is the best account they provide 

Also with possibly a little understanding of English Until  we pick it up 

Many Thanks 

Brian

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:40pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:40pm

Hi Brian

I have banked with Sabadell in Barcelona and, lately, here in Vera for 12 years and been very happy with their service. I do not pay any monthly charges but owe do have a reasonable level of monthly income deposited in the account.

The branch in Vera Pueblo has English speakers, the online app and ATMs can also be configured in English.

The only irritation is that the in branch service seems to be slow compared to UK banks. However, my partner has an account with Santander and they're even slower - I think it's just a function of all Spanish banks.

I would happily recommend.

Ian

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:42pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:42pm

brian8182 wrote on Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:16pm:

Any advice on which bank to open an account with,and which is the best account they provide 

Also with possibly a little understanding of English Until  we pick it up 

 

Read more...

Many Thanks 

Brian

We use the Cajamar Wefferent account. Easy to access online and no monthly charges. Most branches have someone who speaks some English too

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:27pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:27pm

Jacksie wrote on Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:42pm:

We use the Cajamar Wefferent account. Easy to access online and no monthly charges. Most branches have someone who speaks some English too

Thanks for all comments I am spoilt for choice

Man

Brian

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:30pm

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:30pm

Jacksie wrote on Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:42pm:

We use the Cajamar Wefferent account. Easy to access online and no monthly charges. Most branches have someone who speaks some English too

Do you have to have a Minimum amount going in each month

Also only want debit card not credit 

And one will be a joint account 

Many Thanks 

Brian 

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:44am

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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:03am

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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:03am

brian8182 wrote on Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:30pm:

Do you have to have a Minimum amount going in each month

Also only want debit card not credit 

 

Read more...

And one will be a joint account 

Many Thanks 

Brian 

We have a joint account, a debit card only and don’t have a regular income going in every month. 

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:05am

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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:05am

Jacksie wrote on Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:03am:

We have a joint account, a debit card only and don’t have a regular income going in every month. 

Thank you very much 

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