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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 3:01pm
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Afternoon everyone, I’m buying an apartment in estepona which will also make me qualify for a golden visa, I need advice on how to transfer my money over to my Spanish account, I’ve heard off smart currency, has anyone had any dealings with them or could anyone recommend anyone else 

Thank you all in advance 

Bal 

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 4:40am

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Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 4:40am

Take a look at this https://n26.com/en-es

Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 9:36am

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Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 9:36am

Wise (formerly Transferwise), all day everyday.

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 10:29am

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 10:29am

Hi Andy P, I applied to Wise transferring 500 euro as a start. Everything was going fine until I had to send a copy of my passport which showed my age (80 in June) after this I was refused. I tried asking why, no response. So obviously not age friendly!!!!

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 11:16am

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 11:16am

anthomo16 wrote on Sun May 23, 2021 10:29am:

Hi Andy P, I applied to Wise transferring 500 euro as a start. Everything was going fine until I had to send a copy of my passport which showed my age (80 in June) after this I was refused. I tried asking why, no response. So obviously not age friendly!!!!

That seems odd. I'm confused as to why you are transferring in such small chunks though. To me that would immediately flag up as money laundering. But I genuinely can't see how age can have any bearing on transferring money from one account to another. I use them every month as do many many people. Obviously it's up to you entirely but I'd give them a call

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 3:13pm

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 3:13pm

AndyP wrote on Sun May 23, 2021 11:16am:

That seems odd. I'm confused as to why you are transferring in such small chunks though. To me that would immediately flag up as money laundering. But I genuinely can't see how age can have any bearing on transferring money from one account to another. I use them every month as do many many peopl...

 

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...e. Obviously it's up to you entirely but I'd give them a call

I too found it odd! I have a bank account with Sabadell who are charging large amounts for transfers. Many are changing to Wise, so thought I would too, and sent that amount over as a first amount. My UK pension is sent over monthly and Sabadell now charge for this. I just thought that I could save a few pounds by using Wise. Money laundering that is a laugh I certainly don't have enough to even warrent that. 

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 4:39pm

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 4:39pm

anthomo16 wrote on Sun May 23, 2021 3:13pm:

I too found it odd! I have a bank account with Sabadell who are charging large amounts for transfers. Many are changing to Wise, so thought I would too, and sent that amount over as a first amount. My UK pension is sent over monthly and Sabadell now charge for this. I just thought that I could sa...

 

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...ve a few pounds by using Wise. Money laundering that is a laugh I certainly don't have enough to even warrent that. 

Honestly, I'd contact Wise to see what the issue is as it simply can't be age related. I transfer from my UK account to my Sabadell account at least once a month, although usually 2 or 3 times for one thing & another and its always in the €500-700 range, never have a problem and it takes on average from 5-15 seconds to complete.

I hope you get things sorted!

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 5:57pm

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 5:57pm

Believe me I sent them an email asking for an explanation. Guess what - no reply.

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 6:29pm

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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 6:29pm

anthomo16 wrote on Sun May 23, 2021 5:57pm:

Believe me I sent them an email asking for an explanation. Guess what - no reply.

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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 11:03am

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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 11:03am

Hi, Bal

I've used Smart Currency in the past - seemed to be good value for money and very efficient.

Good luck with your purchase!

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