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I know it is some way off but has anyone investigated which banks are good in Murcia or nearby. Thinking of opening up a Euro's bank account and would like to have a branch relatively nearby to Corvera (I assume this would be in Murcia City?). One that speaks English and preferably has an internet account would be good? Any ideas anyone? Worth checking to see if they charge for receiving Euros by transfer - anyone looked into this much yet? thanks Paul

I met a bank manager from La Caixa Bank. I met him at the Viva Espana exhibition 2006. All his staff spoke English and he was very helpful. At the time I was there to find out about mortgages but having spoken to Bank Sol and Nat West at the same exhibition I was more impressed with La Caixa. his e-mail address is gcuartero@lacaixa.es, His name is Gerardo Cuartero Simarro and he spoke perfect English. He is based in the Murcian region. Hope that is of some help Lisa Mona

Hi - I have an account with the Caja Murcia Bank in Puerto de Mazarron (circa 20-30 minutes from Corvera). The staff are friendly and a number of them are multi-lingual. They provide usual banking facilities and don't charge to recieve Euro transfers from the UK. My contact is with Lola (email mdvivancos@cajamurcia.com) and she speaks good English.

If its of any help, I send regular transfers via Moneycorp - normal transfer rates are £15 per transaction but they undertake a regular transfer which can be either a fixed monthly amount for a fixed period of time at a fixed excahnge rate or a flexible monthly payment for which you need to initlaly fix the payment with an option to amend but with a 'spot' exchange rate  i..e the exchange rate at time of purchase of currency. The regular transfer option is a £4 transaction fee and of course you don't forget to make the payment! The funds are usually available within circa 3 days of the date of transfer.

I hope this helps.

Ronnie

Hi Ronnie - think you are paying through the nose for your currency transfers!  If you pm me I will let you have details of  a much more competitive service we have discovered.

 

 

Regards

Sandra

Hi Sandra, I use the same service as Ronnie so would appreciate hearing of any cheaper alternative that you might know of.

Cheers
Chris