Bank Account for Students in Barcelona

Opening a bank account in Barcelona for new students is not as hard or confusing as it seems. In this article we provide you all the information you may need to open your first bank account. The very first thing to take into account  is that there are two ways you can open a bank account, either as a resident or a non-resident.

We know how important is to open a bank Account for Students in Barcelona. If you decide to study in Spain, you will need a bank account for paying bills, contracting and registering for certain services. It is not a legal requirement and it is totally up to you whether you want to manage your finances from an overseas account or get one here. With that said, to have a bank account for students in Barcelona is very useful during your stay if you are a long-term resident in Spain, here in Barcelona you will find a wide range of banks.

• To be over 18 years old
• Valid passport
• Proof of study (letter from school or university, student card)
• Document proving your address in Spain
• Proof of financial means or source of income

• To be over 18 years old
• Valid passport
• Proof of study (letter from school or university, student card)
• Document proving your address in Spain
• NIE

In terms of benefits a resident bank is better, but it can also be a very complex process. If you don’t intend to stay in Spain for a long period of time a non resident account will do the trick, taking in mind that with this type of account you may not be allowed to have a credit card or overdraft. You can always ask in each bank what will be best for you.

Choosing the right bank is certainly not an easy task. To make the process of opening a Spanish bank account as easy as possible, BarcelonaStudents has teamed up with several of the most popular banks in Barcelona.

We can help you open a Bank Account without any hassle. We will accompany you, revise the contracts and make sure you choose the best account option that is suitable for you.