I see there is much discussion on banking and sorry if this is a repeat topic. We are moving to Spain in early 2020 and I understand I need and NIE# to open a bank account but how do I transfer funds from my us account to a bank in Spain to be able to pay bills? Is it only through a wire transfer or are there any banks in the US with affiliation agreements with any Spanish banks possibly to do a transfer versus wire?
Will a Spanish ban accept a US check if presented as "deposit only"?
Also, our Spanish is basic at best. Is it difficult to find translators for hire to help with important visits to banks and utility companies to help us get set up?
How do typical landlords accept payments each month? Do they accept Spanish checks or is cash more common?
Thank you in advance
Mark