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Banking in Portugal as a US citizen

Set up banking, cards, transfers, and currency exchange before and after arrival. This is the first scalable slice of the TotallyNomad country cluster: practical, updateable, and linked back into your full country guide.

What to plan first

  • ✓Expect to need a NIF before opening many local accounts; some expats arrange this before arrival.
  • ✓Keep a US account open for US bills and tax payments, then use a local EUR account for daily life.
  • ✓Use a transparent transfer service for USD-to-EUR moves and test a small transfer before moving rent-sized amounts.

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More Portugal planning guides

Visa options for Americans →Taxes for Americans →Healthcare and insurance →Cost of living →