Resident or non-resident — which one fits
If you hold a NIE and are registered on the padrón in Alicante, you can open a full resident account. If you have not yet settled, a non-resident account is still possible with a certificado de no residente. We tell you which suits you and get the paperwork in order.
If you are still abroad and would rather not wait for a trip to the the Costa Blanca, you can open a Spanish account remotely with AnchorLess and move it onto a resident footing later, once you are properly settled here.
The documents banks usually want
- Your passport or national ID
- Your NIE number
- Proof of address, such as the empadronamiento or a utility bill
- Evidence of your income or employment status
In Alicante
In Alicante, the bank account is handled through Oficina de Extranjería de Alicante; our local team prepares your file and books the cita previa so it clears first time. We help clients from San Juan de Alicante to El Campello.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, a non-resident account can be opened with a certificate of non-residence, then upgraded to a full resident account once your NIE and padrón are in place in Alicante.