Opening a Bank account in Madrid

Vonster.1 Active member

Member since 08 December 2018

Vonster.1Active member26 February 2019 11:22:23

Hello

I just went to the Sabadell next to Loewe on Gran Via trying to open an account. The older lady at the desk said in Spainish that she didn't speak English. I asked her if anyone who spoke English could help. She spoke more Spainish and had no intention to help.

I was recommended by a couple of Spainish business people that Sabadell is a better bank in terms of banking charges but now I can't even find an English speaking staff!

Could anyone recommend a branch with English speaking staff? Or if you feel another bank is better I will be happy to try.聽 The purpose is to get a mortgage.聽 Thank you.

Andreabcn New member

Member since 24 February 2019

AndreabcnNew member26 February 2019 17:07:08

Welcome to Spain. Do you have NIE already, i guess yes? Best you can do ask some friend who talk Spanish to go with you if you have no one then try some other office of same bank.

Johncar Spain Expert

Member since 25 November 2013

JohncarSpain Expert26 February 2019 17:59:37

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Vonster,聽聽 how unreasonable of the Spanish that they do not speak english.聽 Mind you I have had聽 similar experiences in a number of countries.聽聽But then I doubt I would find many spanish speaking staff in banks in U.K. !!!

You complain that the lady had no intention of helping you.聽 How inspired of you to know what she was intending when you did not Understand her.聽 Do you think you just might have misunderstood her intentions ?

Vonster.1 Active member

Member since 08 December 2018

Vonster.1Active member26 February 2019 18:17:04

Thank you Andrea. I expected as much and went to another branch and the man there was helpful by typing the required documents on Google Translate and showed me the screen.