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How to open a bank account in Catalonia

At the branch say “Vull obrir un compte” and ask “Quins documents necessito per obrir un compte?”. Banks usually ask for your passport, your NIE and proof of address, often the certificat d'empadronament. Before signing, ask about fees: “Aquest compte té una quota mensual?” and “Hi ha comissió?”.

Try it · about two minutes

At a bank branch you ask which documents you need and which fees apply to open a current account.

Sound on: the bank clerk speaks Catalan. You choose what to say back, and Frasa tells you why it works.

The conversation

  1. Bank clerk

    Bon dia, digui'm.

    Good morning, how can I help?

    You

    Vull obrir un compte.

    I want to open an account.

  2. Bank clerk

    Em pot ensenyar el passaport, si us plau?

    Can I see your passport, please?

    You

    Aquest és el meu passaport.

    This is my passport.

  3. Bank clerk

    Té un justificant de domicili?

    Do you have proof of address?

    You

    Sí, el certificat d'empadronament.

    Yes, my certificate of registration.

  4. Bank clerk

    Li falta un document.

    You’re missing one document.

    You

    M'he descuidat d'un document. El puc portar demà?

    I forgot one document. Can I bring it tomorrow?

  5. The next day you’re back with the missing document. Before you sign, you want to know what the account costs.

    You

    Aquest compte té una quota mensual?

    Is there a monthly fee for this account?

  6. Bank clerk

    Pot omplir aquest formulari?

    Could you fill in this form?

    You

    Sí, és clar.

    Yes, of course.

Key phrases

  • Vull obrir un compte.

    I want to open an account.

  • Quins documents necessito per obrir un compte?

    What documents do I need to open an account?

  • Em pot ensenyar el passaport, si us plau?

    Can I see your passport, please?

  • Té un justificant de domicili?

    Do you have proof of address?

  • Aquest compte té una quota mensual?

    Is there a monthly fee for this account?

  • Hi ha comissió?

    Is there a fee?

  • Pot omplir aquest formulari?

    Could you fill in this form?

  • Ho puc fer per internet?

    Can I do this online?

  • Vull domiciliar un rebut.

    I want to set up a direct debit.

  • Necessito una carta del banc que confirmi el meu compte.

    I need a letter from the bank confirming my account.

Good to know in Catalonia

What to bring

  1. 1

    Your passport or ID card, and your NIE.

  2. 2

    Proof of address, often your certificat d'empadronament.

  3. 3

    Banks also ask what you do for a living, and may want a work contract or a payslip.

    What documents do I need to open an account?

Ask about fees

Some accounts charge a monthly fee unless you meet conditions, such as paying in a salary. Ask before you sign.

Aquest compte té una quota mensual?

Is there a monthly fee for this account?

Vostè at the bank

At the bank

Em pot ensenyar el passaport, si us plau?

Can I see your passport, please?

Casual

Em pots ensenyar el passaport?

Can I see your passport? (tu)

Bank staff usually speak to customers as vostè, especially at first. Answer the same way.

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