Paying(?) Spanish Utilities with perhaps my {VISA (the Credit Card) from North America???}

Mar 15, 2007 · ALongWayFromSpain · 3 replies · 2915 views

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Mar 15, 2007 · Expatriator

Hey there,
Bad news, maybe.

Normally you're required to provide your bank details so they directly debit your bank account. I know, it's not good. The best thing would be to call Telefonica and ask. 1004 from a Spanish landline and say "ENGLISH" (as I've heard). Not sure about Endesa at all actually.

I know normally you can pay by VISA back home. Theoretically it should be fine right?

What about just getting a bank account?

Let us know what you find out...

Mar 15, 2007 · ROBI

Hi there, We have a lot of experience in setting up utility company contracts for our clients and as far as we know IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to have a contract for either phone, water or electricity without giving them your SPANISH bank account number and paying by direct debit. We have never heard of someone owning a property here and NOT having a Spanish bank account - if you are renting and the landlord pays the utilities then maybe.