Money & Banking
Useful Spanish vocabulary and phrases for talking about currency, banking terms, and financial vocabulary
🏦 Banking Services
Explore different banking services and learn essential vocabulary
🏦 Account Management
Managing your bank account and basic operations
Key Vocabulary
Common Operations
💱 Currency & Exchange
Learn about different currencies and exchange vocabulary
€ Euro (EUR)
The official currency of Spain and most of the European Union
Denominations
billetes (bills)
monedas (coins)
Exchange Phrases
💬 Banking Scenarios
Practice real-life banking conversations and situations
Opening a Bank Account
💳 Payment Methods
Learn vocabulary for different ways to pay in Spanish-speaking countries
💵 Cash
Vocabulary
Common Phrases
🇪🇸 Spanish Banking Culture
Banking Hours
Spanish banks typically open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Some branches have extended Thursday hours until 4:30 PM.
Documentation
You'll need your passport/DNI, proof of income, and "certificado de empadronamiento" (residence certificate) to open an account.
Card Usage
Debit cards are more common than credit cards. Many places accept cards, but small amounts might require cash.
Bizum
Bizum is Spain's instant payment system. Almost everyone uses it for splitting bills and sending money between friends.