Spanish Banks

Hi all,

I'm looking for any recommendations for a Spanish bank to operate a current account.

We initially set up with Halifax (in Los Alcazares), who were fine, who were then taken over by LLoyds (also fine), but these have now been taken over by Banco Sabadell who I'm not so impressed by eg 15 Euro quarterly maintenance charge, and now just been charged 37 Euros each for a "certificate of non residence" which is a new one on me. I believe this is recent legislation but I had no warning and it seems steep compared to what other banks are charging (from a brief google on the internet).

Suggestions welcomed.

Dave & Pam

Block 285

All Spanish banks charge you for almost everything! We use Bankia, which have been fine

They do charge, (Sabadell) but in our experience we have had a fantastic personal service when moving money for properties and investments. For not much in fees it is superior to the premier services in the UK...

I was queuing for a transfer in Torrevieja and our personal banker spotted me in the queue ... dragged me over to her desk and completed all immediately.. got some free pens and notepads too!      Great stuff!  

Happy customer, Marty