Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy property?
You are not legally required to have a Spanish bank account to buy, but in practice it is near-essential — completion funds, the notary's bank-guaranteed cheque and the utility and tax direct debits all run far more smoothly through a local account.
Non-residents can open a Spanish account with a passport and an NIE. Many buyers set one up early so the deposit and completion transfers clear without delay.
It also makes paying the ongoing IBI and community fees straightforward after you own the home.
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