Spain · Importers and exporters

Best business accounts for Importers and Exporters in Spain

Snapshot

Importers and exporters in Spain are well served by multi currency accounts. Wise Business and Revolut Business hold and convert many currencies, Qonto pairs a Spanish IBAN with foreign payments, and traditional banks such as Santander, BBVA and CaixaBank add trade finance and branch support.

Suits traders best
Depends on needs. Wise Business and Revolut Business suit frequent foreign payments, while a traditional bank suits trade finance.
Typical monthly fee
EUR 0 to about EUR 40 a month depending on plan, plus conversion costs, as of 2 February 2026.
Multi currency
Widely available. Several providers hold and convert euros, dollars and more. Verify supported currencies with the provider.
Trade finance
Mostly traditional banks. Online providers rarely offer letters of credit. Unclear cases, verify with the provider.
Fees and features as of 2 February 2026Last reviewed 2 February 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

Importers and exporters in Spain trade across borders, so the features that matter most are multi currency accounts, a competitive exchange rate, and clear records that tie payments to invoices. Wise Business holds and converts more than 40 currencies at the mid market rate, Qonto gives a Spanish IBAN with SEPA and foreign payments, and Finom bundles invoicing with the account. Traditional banks such as Santander, BBVA and CaixaBank add trade finance, letters of credit and branch support that online providers usually do not offer. Fees and features below are shown as of 2 February 2026, so confirm current terms with the provider.

What importers and exporters in Spain need from a business account

A trading business in Spain receives and sends money in several currencies and needs to keep conversion costs under control. The practical priorities are a multi currency account that can hold and convert euros, dollars and other currencies, a transparent exchange rate, fast SEPA and international payments, and records that map each payment to an invoice. Cash handling is rarely central, which is why online providers fit many traders, although a traditional bank still matters where you need trade finance, letters of credit, or a documentary collection.

Currency and payments

Holding foreign currency lets you receive in the currency a customer pays and settle a supplier in the same currency, which avoids converting twice. Wise Business and Revolut Business are built around multi currency accounts, while Qonto offers multi currency features alongside a Spanish IBAN that local counterparties expect. Conversion costs, included allowances and the currencies supported differ by provider and plan, so check the current foreign exchange terms with the provider. As of 2 February 2026.

Trade finance and documents

Online providers generally do not offer letters of credit, documentary collections or export guarantees. If your trade depends on those instruments, a traditional bank such as Santander, BBVA or CaixaBank is usually the route, sometimes alongside a neobank used for day to day payments. Confirm what each provider supports before you rely on it. As of 2 February 2026.

Wise Business
Holds and converts more than 40 currencies at the mid market rate, with local account details in major markets and a Belgian IBAN. No cash deposits.
Best for
Paying suppliers abroad
Monthly fee
No monthly fee, a one time opening fee of about EUR 50
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Qonto
Business account with a Spanish IBAN, SEPA payments and multi currency features, aimed at companies and freelancers across Spain, France, Germany and Italy.
Best for
A Spanish IBAN with foreign payments
Monthly fee
Plans from about EUR 9 a month
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Finom
European business account with built in invoicing and accounting, useful for matching foreign invoices to incoming payments. Limited cash handling.
Best for
Invoicing tied to trade payments
Monthly fee
Free tier, paid plans from a few euros a month
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Questions about banking for importers and exporters in Spain

Which account suits an importer or exporter in Spain?
It depends on how you trade. Wise Business and Revolut Business are built around multi currency accounts and the mid market or interbank rate, which suits frequent foreign payments. Qonto adds a Spanish IBAN that local counterparties expect. For letters of credit or documentary collections a traditional bank such as Santander, BBVA or CaixaBank usually fits better. Verify current terms with the provider. This is general information, not advice.
Can I hold US dollars and other currencies in Spain?
Yes. Wise Business holds and converts more than 40 currencies, and Revolut Business holds a range of currencies in one account. The exact currencies and the conversion cost vary by provider and plan, so check the current terms with the provider. As of 2 February 2026.
Do online providers offer letters of credit for trade?
Generally no. Online providers such as Wise Business, Qonto and Finom focus on accounts and payments, not trade finance instruments such as letters of credit or documentary collections. For those, a traditional bank is usually needed. Confirm what is offered with the provider. As of 2 February 2026.
What exchange rate do these providers use?
Wise Business uses the mid market rate and charges a stated conversion fee, while Revolut Business uses the interbank rate within plan limits and may add a fee beyond them. Traditional banks set their own rate and margin. Compare the all in cost for the currencies you trade and confirm with the provider. As of 2 February 2026.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 2 February 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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