Last Updated on October 25, 2023 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
I have received notice from Barclays Bank where I hold several accounts that I must close them and make other banking arrangements. Can anyone inform me of banks outside of Spain where I can move my bank accounts to and have Visa cards etc.
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
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“Starling bank are fantastic have a GBP and Euro account with them”
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