A recommended Bank ?

We are using Sabadell, they deal mainly with English speakers.

Been with Sabadell for about five years, both as a non resident and resident, never had any problems, English speaking staff in every branch I have used, fantastic Online Banking service.

I agree with both posters above regarding Sabadell. The extra you pay is well worth the service. I see so many people on the forum looking for the cheapest banking, then lots of complaints about it all when it goes wrong. 

Once you are resident no charges when you switch to their Expansion Account and have your pension paid in.

Agreed John, I was really meaning non residents who try to do banking on the cheap then run into trouble that they wouldn't have had if they'd chosen Sabadell. Yes, for a non res it's €140 per annum but for peace of mind that you have English speaking staff, faultless app in English, worth it in my opinion.

Steve

Hi, I have been reading a lot about pensions paid into Spanish bank accounts, what exchange rates do they get or is it worked out on the day it’s transferred? Thank you, stay safe and healthy.

Don't know about State Pension as not old enough yet, different private pensions will use different transfer methods and you would need to check with your provider. 

Do you have to pay in a set amount each month from uk ?  l am 62 female. , so not pensiin age yet Thanks

Prior to retirement the Overseas Pensions administration for the State Pension will ask you if you want it paid in sterling to a UK account or euros to your Spanish account. Most people opt to have it paid directly to their Spanish account as the exchange rate is better than what is available to the general public.

Steve