Cost of Living
Paying dozens of euros in bank fees? There may be a much cheaper alternative
Basic bank service accounts (serviços mínimos bancários) cost a maximum of 5.37 euros per year in 2026 and include everyday services such as a debit card, homebanking, direct debits, cash withdrawals, and transfers.
Why it matters
If you currently pay high annual fees for a standard bank account in Portugal, switching to basic bank service accounts can cap your costs at 5.37 euros per year if you hold only one account.SIC NotíciasRead original ↗
