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Phrase set
Spanish for Opening a Bank Account
Compact Spanish phrases for opening a bank account abroad: appointments, documents, residency, account types, cards, fees, and transfers.
Table of Contents
Appointment
- 01
Tengo una cita en el banco.
I have an appointment at the bank.
- 02
Quisiera abrir una cuenta.
I would like to open an account.
- 03
¿Puede atenderme alguien en inglés?
Can someone help me in English?
- 04
¿Qué documentos necesito hoy?
What documents do I need today?
- 05
Vengo como cliente extranjero.
I am here as a foreign customer.
- 06
¿Necesito pedir otra cita?
Do I need to make another appointment?
- 07
Gracias por atenderme.
Thank you for helping me.
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Documents
- 08
Aquí tiene mi pasaporte original.
Here is my original passport.
- 09
Traje una copia del pasaporte.
I brought a passport copy.
- 10
¿Necesita comprobante de domicilio?
Do you need proof of address?
- 11
Esta es mi dirección actual.
This is my current address.
- 12
Falta traducir este documento.
This document still needs translation.
- 13
Tengo mi número fiscal.
I have my tax number.
- 14
Enviaré el documento pendiente.
I will send the pending document.
Residency
- 15
Todavía no soy residente.
I am not a resident yet.
- 16
Tengo residencia temporal.
I have temporary residency.
- 17
Mi solicitud está en trámite.
My application is being processed.
- 18
Vivo aquí por trabajo.
I live here for work.
- 19
Necesito una cuenta para nómina.
I need an account for payroll.
- 20
Me quedaré varios meses.
I will stay several months.
- 21
Mi contrato empieza pronto.
My contract starts soon.
Account Types
- 22
Quiero una cuenta corriente.
I want a checking account.
- 23
¿Hay cuenta sin comisiones?
Is there a no-fee account?
- 24
No necesito cuenta de ahorro.
I do not need a savings account.
- 25
¿Cuál es el saldo mínimo?
What is the minimum balance?
- 26
¿La cuenta permite transferencias?
Does the account allow transfers?
- 27
Necesito recibir pagos internacionales.
I need to receive international payments.
- 28
¿Puedo cerrarla fácilmente?
Can I close it easily?
Cards and Online Banking
- 29
Quisiera una tarjeta de débito.
I would like a debit card.
- 30
¿Cuándo llega la tarjeta?
When does the card arrive?
- 31
Active la banca en línea.
Activate online banking.
- 32
Necesito acceso a la aplicación.
I need app access.
- 33
¿Cómo cambio el PIN?
How do I change the PIN?
- 34
Quiero notificaciones de movimientos.
I want transaction notifications.
- 35
Perdí el código de acceso.
I lost the access code.
Bank Account Basics
- 36
Quiero abrir una cuenta bancaria.
I want to open a bank account.
- 37
¿Qué tipos de cuenta tienen?
What types of accounts do you have?
- 38
¿Puedo abrir la cuenta en línea?
Can I open the account online?
- 39
¿Cuánto tarda en abrirse la cuenta?
How long does it take to open the account?
- 40
¿Dónde firmo el contrato?
Where do I sign the contract?
- 41
Quiero una cuenta conjunta.
I want a joint account.
- 42
¿Puedo añadir un segundo titular?
Can I add a second account holder?
- 43
¿Cuál es mi número de cuenta?
What is my account number?
- 44
¿La cuenta ya está activa?
Is the account active yet?
Fees and Transfers
- 45
¿Qué comisiones tiene la cuenta?
What fees does the account have?
- 46
¿Hay comisión por transferencia?
Is there a transfer fee?
- 47
Necesito hacer una transferencia.
I need to make a transfer.
- 48
¿Cuál es el límite diario?
What is the daily limit?
- 49
El tipo de cambio parece alto.
The exchange rate seems high.
- 50
¿Puedo retirar efectivo gratis?
Can I withdraw cash for free?
- 51
Envíeme las condiciones por correo.
Send me the terms by email.
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