Anyone using Revolut or Starling for Direct Debits?

I’m in the same boat. I objected to Sabadell taking fees without giving notice of increases so I’ve opened accounts with both Revolut and N26

When I move accounts it will be to N26 because it’s a EUR account with an ES IBAN 

Some Spanish merchants’ systems are still not set up to accept non ES IBAN transactions (notwithstanding Article 9 etc)

Last time I looked Revolut did not provide ES IBAN accounts (last time I looked it was Lithuania - a country I couldn't point at on a map) so I opted for a GB IBAN instead because they also have a Crypto exchange service and GB just makes life easier

Thanks for the prompt reply. I did briefly look at N26 but I don't think it's an option for me as I'm not a resident in Spain??

I had no problem with N6 before being a 'resident', I did however have an address to send the card, they are a great service, They just ask which country you are in, it's basically a Euro account. No longer £££.  

https://nomadgate.com/open-n26-account/

Ok, thanks. This is very useful 👍

I have both N26 and Revolut. The basic accounts are free (the fee charging accounts offer free travel insurance and other benefits). I tend to keep savings on N26 because they are covered by EU banking insurance. Revolut is brilliant for currency exchange - and when it gets its Irish licence will also be covered by the EU insurance. I have standing orders and direct debits going from both without any difficulty. And I have a monthly standing order from both accounts into my Sabadell account that ensures I meet the 700 euro monthly income to have a free banking service. 

If you are paying 700 euros into Sabadell to get free banking, why don't you pay your DDs via you Sabadell account?

I have sterling DDs and Revolut provides a far better exchange rate than Sabadell!

I pay 700 euros into Sabadell which gets me free banking. I have my DDs electric, council tax, water etc taken from my Sabadell account with no charge.

I would like to have a better exchange rate than I currently get with Sabadell, I'll have a look at Revolut.

I don't understand the need to have Sterling DDs. Which account do your DDs come  out of?

Since brexit Sabadell only charge you for transferring over €18k. I sent 4 payments over 4 days with no charge at all. Revolut are good for good exchange rates and instant. But not sure if you can use them for direct debits etc. Still learning with Revolu