Chris is wonderful - great energy and positivity. On top, he is super generous with his…read moreintroductory meeting. I am excited to have him on my side!

From the owner: Chris Burke from The Spectrum IFA Group has lived and worked in Spain as a financial adviser since…read more2009. Spectrum are an international financial advice firm and specialise in advice on QROPS, Tax Efficient Investments and Succession Planning. Whilst living in Barcelona, the reason why Chris' clients choose him are simple: he will always put their interests first and is independent, meaning he is not tied to any one company and can therefore work with his clients to provide a tailored and individual solution. Chris is consultative, transparent, easy going and tenacious in getting the right path for his clients and their futures. Whether you need help, advice or are currently working with someone else, be that in the UK or further afield, Chris will evaluate your current situation, considering your personal tax situation and future plans. Over the years he has built up strong relationships with great Tax Advisors and Accountants, which are essential for living in Catalonia.

The bank exchange rate was $1.17US per Euro. I asked at Western Union and was told $1.44US per…read moreEuro. I was tired and had walked 3 miles to get there and so i said OK. Gave them $2000 US. I got back 1100 Euro. I said that is wrong should be $1400 Euros .Then he says there is a 16% commission. I had not taken the Euros from his window tray, I said give me my $2000 back, He says we do not do refunds. I agreed to get ripped off on the exchange rate because I was tired, I got robbed on the commission because I explicitly asked what my cost per Euro would be and he didn't disclose the hidden 16% fee.. I had not taken the Euros from his window tray. There was a reason Jesus cast out the money lenders. Western Union is unethical.

Very thankful for my experience here at this location on La Rambla! Both of the workers I talked to…read morewere helpful, polite and knowledgeable about the cash transaction rules in Spain! I was was pleased with the entire experience and they also counted the money correctly... so no funny stuff. Thank you once again WU TEAM of La Rambla!

I got burned getting cash from a different bank chain then remembered that Deutsche Bank doesn't…read morecharge ATM fees. And they didn't! Next time I travel I'll get a Schwab account going, as they have zero fees all around.

This is for their ATM services only! The fees to withdraw money are so arbitrary in Barcelona that…read moreit's a matter of trial and error. Charges range anywhere from zero to 4,50€ to 5€. Happy to report that there are NO fees as of this writing (July 2017) to take out Euros. I can't stand the thought of paying 5€ just to use a freakin' ATM! That's a beer and a coffee right there.

Pretty poor exchange rate for US dollar. 86 cents when bank was 88. Hard to be worse than the bankread more