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Do you need a Portuguese bank account for your visa? We’ve assisted you.
- An apostille is not required
Turn weeks into minutes. Skip the apostille procedure by having your signature recognized by a law firm in Portugal.
- Concierge Service
Your account comes with a personal bank manager who will be your main point of contact at the bank.
- Simplicity and convenience
Let us do the hard work. We’ve simplified the process of opening a bank account in Portugal into 5 simple steps.Let us do the hard work.
We are partnered with one of the largest private banks in Portugal. With your account you will have access to hundreds of branches and ATMs all over the country.
The account can be opened either for an individual or for a joint account with several owners. Our fee includes the cost of signature attestation by a law firm in Portugal. You will not need to have any documents notarized or apostilled.
The main advantage of this account is a dedicated manager who is your contact person at the bank.
- Dedicated bank manager
- Access to internet banking
- 2 debit cards
- 2 credit cards
- Free euro transfers to SEPA countries (EU, UK and 8 more countries)
Monthly maintenance fee
Your monthly maintenance fee is determined by your age and the average balance of your account. The total amount can be up to 15€/month.
Minimum Deposit
The minimum amount required to open an account is €250.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most people, the average time to open a bank account is 3-4 weeks. Our turnaround time is an estimate. There are things that are out of our control (such as international customs, delivery time and bank compliance). We cannot guarantee that your bank account will be open by a certain date.
We process orders in the order in which they are received. Depending on the workload of our offices, you may experience some delays (from a few days to a week) before your order is sent to the bank. In this case, we will keep you informed of the status of your bank account.
$350 per account. The account can be opened either for an individual or for joint use with several owners. The payment includes the cost of having the signature certified by a law firm in Portugal. You will not need to have any documents notarized or apostilled.
Yes, your cards can be sent outside of Portugal at no extra charge. Along with your account you can get two debit cards, two credit cards and a web card for free.
Yes, you must be at least 21 years old. When opening a joint account, both owners must meet the minimum age requirement.
Yes, you need a NIF document (not just a number) to open a bank account. Without it, the bank will not be able to prepare the documents to open your account. If you don't already have a NIF, you can order one here!
Please provide one of the following documents:
| Employment Status | Required Documents | |
| Employed | Wage Deposit Slip (issued within the last 3 months) or Company Employment Certificate (issued within the last 6 months) | |
| Self Employed | Either of the following documents (issued within the last 6 months):
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| Investor / Property Owner |
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| Student | Student ID card or proof of enrollment in higher education | |
| Unemployed | Proof of Unemployment, issued by the employment center | |
| Pensioner | Document not required |
*For self-employed individuals and business owners, each bank has different types of documents that meet these criteria. We recommend that you contact your bank and ask them for the appropriate document. The document must contain the following:
- Name of the company/organization
- The authorized signatories of the bank account
Since you are self-employed, the bank needs proof of ownership of your business.
This can be any of the following documents, which must have been issued in the last 6 months:
- A letter on bank letterhead stating that you are the owner of your business account + your last bank statement
- Business registration documents
- Last tax return
- A letter from a business partner or client stating that you are the owner of your company. It must be signed and dated.
In order to open a joint account, both joint account holders must sign the same document.
If you are not in the same location as the joint account holder, you will have to find a way to sign both documents.
Unfortunately, a job offer letter is not enough. However, a letter from your company stating that you have been employed by the company since a certain date will do.
Absolutely! If you later decide you want credit cards, you just need to contact the bank manager.
If you decide you want to get credit cards, you just need to contact the bank manager.
The best proof of rental income would be a lease agreement with the current tenant.
Yes, a Cartao de Cidadao that lists a NIF number will also work as proof of a tax number.
Here are 4 things you'll need to get started:
- Valid passport
- Confirmation of address in the country of residence
- Confirmation of address in the country of residence
- Portugal's NIF document (don't have one? Apply here)
