Send money to Portugal
Send money to Portugal with Fonmoney, a secure and regulated service. The recipient gets euros in their own bank account.
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From your currency to euros in Portugal
With Fonmoney you can transfer money to Portugal to any bank account in the country, from Lisbon and Porto to the Algarve, Madeira and the Azores. The recipient gets euros.
You pay in the currency of the country where you live, such as British pounds, Swiss francs, Canadian dollars or Polish złoty. Before you pay, Fonmoney shows the exchange rate and the exact euro amount that will be credited.
How to send money to Portugal
Five steps, all online with Fonmoney.
- 1Create your free account — online, with no paperwork and no branch visit.
- 2Choose Portugal and enter the amount — you see the exchange rate and how many euros the recipient gets.
- 3Add the recipient's details — full name and the IBAN of their bank account in Portugal.
- 4Verify your identity — a short, secure check required by European regulation. Have an ID document ready.
- 5Pay and confirm — by credit or debit card or by bank transfer. You get a confirmation by email.
Why send money to Portugal with Fonmoney
- ✓ To any bank in Portugal. The money goes to any account with a Portuguese IBAN, in euros.
- ✓ Clear exchange rate. You see the rate and the exact euro amount before you pay. No hidden fees.
- ✓ Pay in your own currency. By card or bank transfer, from the country where you live.
- ✓ 100% online. No branch visits. You send from your phone or computer.
- ✓ Regulated. Fonmoney operates under licence in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
A regulated, secure service
Payment service regulated in the European Union.
Also authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Your data and payments are encrypted end to end.
Every sender is verified, which keeps transactions secure.
Which countries can you send money to Portugal from?
Fonmoney offers an international money transfer to Portugal from countries with their own currency, not the euro. That includes the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Canada, as well as Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Czechia and Hungary.
Fonmoney customers in Chile, Mexico and Angola can also send money to Portugal. Wherever you send from, you pay in your own currency and the recipient gets euros.
Banks in Portugal that can receive your transfer
The recipient needs an account with a Portuguese IBAN, which starts with PT. It can be held at any bank in the country, for example:
Payment methods
For transfers to Portugal, Fonmoney accepts credit cards, debit cards and bank transfers.
Frequently asked questions about sending money to Portugal
▸ How do I send money to Portugal with Fonmoney?
Create your account, enter the amount, add the recipient's name and IBAN, verify your identity and pay. Fonmoney then sends the money in euros to the recipient's bank account in Portugal.
▸ Which countries can I send money to Portugal from?
From countries with their own currency outside the eurozone, for example the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, Norway, Poland, Chile, Mexico or Angola.
▸ What exchange rate does Fonmoney apply?
Before you pay, Fonmoney shows the exchange rate from your currency to euros and the exact amount the recipient will get. There are no hidden fees.
▸ How can I pay for a transfer to Portugal?
By credit or debit card, or by bank transfer.
▸ What details do I need from the recipient?
Their full name and the IBAN of their bank account in Portugal. The recipient can find both in their banking app or on a bank statement.
▸ Is it safe to send money to Portugal with Fonmoney?
Yes. Fonmoney is a payment service regulated in the European Union (Banco de España) and the United Kingdom (FCA). Payments are encrypted and every sender goes through identity verification.
What our customers say
"I live in Bristol and support my wife's parents in Porto. I pay in pounds and see the euro amount before I confirm."
Gareth W.
United Kingdom · ★★★★★
"I work in Lausanne and send part of my salary to my family's account in Braga. It all happens online and the rate is clear from the start."
Helena S.
Switzerland · ★★★★★
"From Luanda I help my son with his rent in Lisbon. With Fonmoney I know in advance how many euros he will get."
Domingos P.
Angola · ★★★★★
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