Opening a Portuguese Bank Account

SolaraAn-Ra

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Member since 29 December 2017

Lagos, Faro

SolaraAn-Ra

12 September 2018 15:23:35

SolaraAn-Ra

12 September 2018 15:23:35

Lagos, Faro

Hi, I know I need a tax number in order to open a Portuguese bank account - what else do I need? Can I get an account with proof of address in Spain or do I need an address in Portugal? Thanks!

hereiam35

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Member since 07 March 2018

Braga, Braga

hereiam35

15 October 2018 14:32:03

hereiam35

15 October 2018 14:32:03

Braga, Braga

You will need the NIF number to open your account, along with a passport/visa. We opened an account with Caixadirecta and used our US address to open it, so I would assume that you could do the same with a Spanish address. They mailed the debit card to us in the US. I would definitely suggest taking someone with you that speaks Portuguese if you do not as it will involve lots of communication. Once we had a permanent address here in Portugal, we just went online and updated the account information with no problem.

mars60

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Member since 08 August 2017

Nazaré, Leiria

mars60

22 October 2018 12:16:19

5964

mars60

22 October 2018 12:16:19

5964

Nazaré, Leiria

Hi,

Yes hereiam35, you will need the NIF number to open your account, along with a passport/visa.

You also have this bank online in Portugal :

No card annual fees or account maintenance fees !

https://www.activobank.pt/en/public/pro … epage.aspx

Bests regards
Mars60

Cristinapg

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Member since 22 February 2018

Lisbon District

Cristinapg

30 October 2018 10:08:53

Cristinapg

30 October 2018 10:08:53

Lisbon District

HI

Yes y need a Fiscal Number in Portugal.... try a Spanish Bank that operate in Portugal , perhaps they allow with the Fiscal Number from Spain.

Cheers

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