android wrote on Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:00am:
Hi Steve many thanks for your reply-how to take something that should be straight forward and make it complicated use Sabedell. Could you imaging, having to complete a form and then having to wait for their approval before sending a transfer, time consuming & antiquated. Fortunately you have ...
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...found and use Wise, as have I now and first time I used it transferred in 18 seconds and no charges, so is a no brainer. They say Brexit, I say exploitation, as under SEPA they should not be charging, but then Sabedell at the best of times, leaves a lot to be desired!
Android,
Totally agree with the tone of your comment. We have a Bankia account which has gone from no charge to €12 euro a month and then €26 euro a year for the debit card. No great amounts going through the account, just a few declared rental income (, taxed at 24% no deductibles rather than 19% with deductibles.pre brexit,) and the usual direct debits which to my knowledge you can only pay by direct debit.
We used moneycorp when we moved the purchase monies for the house we have and where not charged to send or receive the money. Have a look at Bobs guides on this platform and you may find it useful or search Banking on this forum search facility. Good luck