Send money to Spain from the UK

Send money to Spain from the UK with Fonmoney: you pay in pounds sterling and the recipient gets euros in their Spanish bank account.

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From pounds to euros

For a money transfer from the UK to Spain with Fonmoney, you need two things: the amount in pounds and the recipient's Spanish IBAN.

The amount is converted into euros and paid into the account in Spain. You pay by credit card, debit card or bank transfer from your UK account.

How to send money from the UK to Spain

Five steps with Fonmoney.

  1. 1
    Create your free account — sign up online, there is nothing to post.
  2. 2
    Enter the amount in pounds — you see how many euros arrive in Spain before you pay.
  3. 3
    Add the recipient's details — full name and the IBAN of their Spanish bank account.
  4. 4
    Verify your identity — a short check with an ID document.
  5. 5
    Pay and confirm — by card or bank transfer, in pounds. You get a confirmation by email.

Why send money from the UK to Spain with Fonmoney

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    The rate before you pay. You see the euro amount the recipient gets up front.
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    To any Spanish bank. Santander, BBVA, CaixaBank, Sabadell and every other bank in Spain.
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    Pay from the UK. Credit card, debit card or bank transfer, in pounds.
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    Secure. Encrypted payments and an identity check for every customer.

Licensed in the UK and the EU

Fonmoney is regulated in the European Union (Banco de España) and the United Kingdom (FCA).

FCA (United Kingdom)

Authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

Banco de España

Payment service regulated in the European Union.

Sending from the UK to Spain: what to know

Pound sterling and euro

For a GBP to EUR transfer, you pay in pounds and the recipient receives euros. The exchange rate and the final amount appear before you confirm.

What you need

The recipient's full name and the IBAN of their bank account in Spain. Spanish IBANs start with ES and have 24 characters. You don't need anything else from the recipient.

Spanish banks covered

The money can go to any bank in Spain, including:

Santander BBVA CaixaBank Sabadell

Fees

You see the fee before you confirm the transfer, and nothing is added after you pay.

Sending from another country, such as Mexico, Chile or Canada? See the main page for transfers to Spain. Still have questions? Read our FAQ on money transfers to Spain.

Questions about sending money from the UK to Spain

▸ How do I send money from the UK to Spain?

With Fonmoney, enter the amount in pounds, add the recipient's Spanish IBAN and pay by card or bank transfer.

▸ In which currency does the recipient in Spain get the money?

In euros. You pay in pounds, and the exchange rate and final amount are shown before you confirm.

▸ What information do I need to send money to Spain?

The recipient's full name and the IBAN of their Spanish bank account.

▸ How can I pay from the UK?

By credit card, debit card or bank transfer, in pounds sterling.

▸ Is Fonmoney regulated in the UK?

Yes. Fonmoney is authorised by the FCA in the United Kingdom and regulated by the Banco de España in the European Union. Payments are encrypted and every customer goes through an identity check.

▸ Are there hidden fees on transfers from the UK to Spain?

No. You see the fee, the exchange rate and the euro amount before you confirm, and nothing is added afterwards.

Reviews from customers in the UK

"I send money from Manchester to my parents in Málaga. I see the euro amount before I pay, so I know what they will get."

Callum J.

United Kingdom · ★★★★★

"I pay by debit card in pounds from Bristol, and the money goes into my daughter's account in Seville."

Harriet D.

United Kingdom · ★★★★★

"From Cardiff I help my partner's family in Alicante. The steps are clear, and Fonmoney confirms every transfer by email."

Rhys E.

United Kingdom · ★★★★★

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