How to Open a Bank Account in Portugal
Step 1: Get your NIF The NIF is Portugal’s tax identification number, and it’s the absolute prerequisite for everything that follows — you cannot open a Portuguese bank account, sign a lease, or set up utilities without one. If you’re an EU/EEA citizen: you can generally apply for a NIF yourself, in person, at a […]
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