Guide · Barcelona · Before you fly
Set up a travel-friendly bank card
A Spanish bank account usually needs an NIE. You'll need to pay for things from day 1.
Updated October 2026 · From the Newope arrival plan
Step by step
Open Revolut, Wise or N26 before you fly
Order the physical card too
Keep a second card in a separate place
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