How to send money to Portugal from Spain with the best EUR-EUR rate

Comparing the different providers offering services between Spain and Portugal, is the best way to send money with confidence.

Right now, for EUR/EUR

• Wise is our top choice for EUR to EUR transfers. Transferring 7,000 EUR to EUR will cost you €0.95 in fees, and your recipient will get 6,999.05 EUR.

• Revolut offers the cheapest combination of low fees and competitive exchange rates of the 2 providers we compared. They offer a fee of 0 EUR and exchange rate between EUR-EUR that is 0% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest money transfers from Spain to Portugal is with Revolut. Based on our recent data, transfer time for a €7,000 transfer to Portugal with Revolut is within minutes. This can vary by amount and method, but it is a good point of reference.

The 2 providers we've compared ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Portugal from Spain. By taking the time to compare you can save yourself in the region of 3% of the total transfer amount.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring Euro to Portugal.

The exchange rate determines how much Euro you will get for every Euro you want to send. A better exchange rate is the best way to save money on transfers from Spain to Portugal.

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Portugal to Portugal. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current EUR-EUR mid-market rate is 1 EUR per Euro. You will get more Euro for your Euros if you find a provider close to this number.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Revolut charges 0 EUR per transfer, which is currently the best deal on transfers to Portugal. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Euro eventually received in Portugal. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Spain will result in more money received in Portugal.

The current rate between the Euro and Euro is 1.

With currencies, the exchange fluctuates constantly, and the EUR-EUR exchange rate is no different. Tracking the rate and understanding the averages can help get a better deal.

Even waiting a day or two can help you get more EUR for the same amount of Euro.

Beyond this, a forward contract allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Spain and Portugal.

The most cost effective way to send money from Spain to Portugal is via a bank transfer. Revolut is the company offering the best price for a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Spain to Portugal:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the fastest option, and normally the cheapest, for sending money from Spain to Portugal.

By opting for a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from Spain to Portugal, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Using a debit card, or prepaid option, for sending money from Spain to Portugal is easy with Wise.


Wise is a market leader in debit card payments for transfers from Spain to Portugal, this is among a total of 2 money transfer companies compared.

Credit cards

When it comes to the credit card deposits, when sending money from Spain to Portugal, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Regulations are important for keeping your money safe, Spain and Portugal have different regulations to consider.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for money transfers between Spain and Portugal.

Some companies offering money transfers between Spain and Portugal will come with minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can send or receive and this could cause rates or fees to change.

Comparing EUR-EUR rates for your specific transfer amount will factor in these rates and fees changes, so you’ll get the best provider for your specific needs. For regular transfers from Spain to Portugal, it’s best to check any changes in fees and rates every time you send.

For large transfers of money transfers from Spain to Portugal we’d recommend Wise. They offer a competitive combination of rates and fees when sending from Spain to Portugal, even at larger amounts.

Also, be sure to check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money entering Portugal from Spain.

Receiving Euro in Portugal has a few different options. The most popular ways to receive are through a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all companies offering money transfers from Spain to Portugal will cater for every method for incoming Euro, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more popular ways is sending money from Spain directly to a bank account in Portugal. This is because it means the recipient in Portugal has to do very little. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Spain and Portugal.

Whilst cash pickup is popular, it is not always supported and can be costly compared to cheaper options.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp operate in Portugal and are popular because of convenience, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Revolut.

When using a money transfer provider to send Euros to Portugal, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

Documents needed will vary and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

Generally speaking, those in Spain can verify through a government issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money or open a multi-currency account in Portugal, both can also be used there as well.

Large transactions between Spain and Portugal will be subject to additional security measures such as proving where the funds originated, these will be for anti-money laundering purposes.

Wise has scored highly for transfers to Portugal because of the easy sign up process in Spain.

There will be tax declarations to consider when sending larger amounts of money between Spain and Portugal.

Transfers into Euro may need to be reported to tax authorities in Portugal as well, where regular income, large amounts (such as property or inheritance) and business payments will all be subject to tax checks.

Based on the recipient, tax limits in Portugal, as well as personal allowances will change. When in doubt, we’d recommend contacting a tax professional in Spain or Portugal to discuss your personal circumstances. This ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your circumstances.