Money transfer

One of the main concerns for any foreign property buyer is how the exchange rate will affect the final cost of the purchase.If the sale is to be completed in euros, but the buyer’s income and savings are in pounds, dollars, or another currency, the exchange rate can fluctuate between the date of the

Many people still have old Spanish pesetas tucked away, unaware of their potential value. While no longer in circulation, certain coins and notes can be worth far more than their face value to collectors. Find out how much your old Spanish currency could be worth today.

The ECB’s erratic and lacklustre monetary policy, always lagging behind and copying the resolute path set by the US Fed, translates into a weak euro. The US has no qualms to firmly hike the price of money to stave off inflation - unlike in Europe.

For people who have a second home in Spain, it’s often necessary to send money there to pay bills, taxes and other living expenses that come with being an expat, but you don’t want the banks and money transfer companies to take advantage of you with inflated exchange rates and fees.

Transferring money to Spain isn’t costly or difficult – and you don’t even need a bank for it.