Current accounts

Whether you're planning to enjoy long holidays at your home in Spain or to live there permanently, you'll find it useful to have a local bank account. To help ease you into your new life in Spain, we've created Spain Solutions, a bank account complete with a range of practical products and services to help you settle in for only 20 euros per quarter- all in English.

For this account you will need to maintain a minimum balance of €1500 with our Spain Solutions account.

Here are just some of the many features of our local bank account:

• Complete English language service - via telephone and internet banking. All your statements and written communications will be in English too
• Instant access to your money from our network of 450 branches across Spain
• Make bank transfers between EU countries without being charged commission by Barclays Bank Spain
• Excellent exchange rates - allowing you to convert your money into other currencies of your choice
• Free Barclays VISA Electrón debit card - the most convenient way to make payments, withdraw money and keep track of your balance. Plus, you can use it to pay in over 12,000,000 outlets and withdraw money at almost any ATM around the world
• Home assistance to help you find skilled plumbers, electricians, masons, locksmiths, gardeners, home appliance repairmen, carpenters, and more. As a Spain Solutions customer, you'll get preferential service and rates and the price you're quoted is the price you'll pay. And all work is covered by a six month guarantee
• Translation services with your first translation free (up to 500 words)
• Administrative management for help with your utilities and bill paying, residency permits, driving and more*
• Medical assistance 24 hours a day. We'll connect you to qualified English speakers who can help with all your medical needs*
• Legal guidance on pensions, tax law and accidents in the home or on the road*
• Help with the things we take for granted like booking a taxi, sending flowers, finding a mechanic, hiring a cleaner and more*
• General advice. You can call the Mapfre Group for travel and tourist information, recommendations for restaurants, cinema and theatre, emergency service information, 24 hour pharmacies, vets, hospitals, clinics and more.*

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And if you're planning to make your move to Spain a permanent one, take a look at the ways we could help you save for your future.