Banking & Payments
Bizum
Send money by phone number in Spain.
Why we recommend this app
Essential for anyone living or working in Spain. Splitting bills, sending deposits - all painless.
About the app
Bizum is Spain's standard for instant peer-to-peer payments. Free between Spanish banks, embedded in every major banking app. Many shops accept it too.
Features
- Send money in seconds
- In every major Spanish banking app
- Also for donations and small shops
Pros & cons
Pros
- + Instant transfer in seconds
- + Free between Spanish banks
- + Works with almost every banking app
Cons
- - Spanish IBAN only
- - Daily limits vary by bank
Frequently asked
Can I use Bizum without a Spanish bank?
You need a Spanish IBAN. Mobile banks like N26 and Revolut now offer ES IBANs and support Bizum.
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