Expat Banking & International Wire Transfer

Moving to Portugal? Expats have unique banking and investment needs. Find information about expat banking, Portugal banking and opening a bank account in Portugal in ExpatExchange.com's Resource Guide.

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Remitly

Send money online for what matters most. We make international money transfers easier than ever. Choose how and when you send, with great exchange rates and low fees.

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Wise

A Wise multi-currency account for travellers, expats and freelancers lets you spend in any currency, receive money like a local and send money around the world with your own foreign currency account — cheaper than old-school banks. With the Wise debit card, you can spend in the local currency — wherever you are. It's accepted anywhere that takes Mastercard or Visa.

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Expat Health Insurance

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Expat Health Insurance

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Portugal Guide
Learn what members have to say about living in Portugal.

Portugal Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Portugal on our Portugal forum - meet people, get advice and help others.

Portugal Index
An index of all of our site's Portugal information.

Contribute
Help others in Portugal by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Portugal.

Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Expats in Portugal offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Portugal.

Expat Talk about Healthcare Advice in Portugal

Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Expats in Portugal offer advice about healthcare in Portugal.

Best Places to Live in Portugal

Real Estate in Portugal

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Portugal.

Guide to Real Estate in Portugal

Advice for people renting and buying real estate in Portugal.

Pros & Cons of Living in Portugal

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Portugal.

Cost of Living in Portugal

Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Portugal.

Digital Nomad Visa for Portugal

Find essential information about the digital nomad visa for working in Portugal.

Living in Portugal Guide 2022

Our Living in Portugal Guide is a primer on everything about living in Portugal: best places to live, cost of living, pros and cons, healthcare and insurance, obtaining a driver's license, how to bring your pet with you and more.

Healthcare in Portugal 2022

Expats in Portugal with a residency visa can participate in the national health care system. Here's what you need to know about the SNS and the combination of public and private services you'll need to manage your health in Portugal.

12 Best Places to Live in Portugal 2022

Portugal is a safe, expat-friendly country with stunning beaches, cities, popular beach towns and sleepy fishing villages. We've compiled a list of 12 of the best places to live based upon expats' recommendations. They include Lisbon, Cascais, Lagos, Tavira, Ericeira, Caldas da Rainha, Tomar, Nazare, Coimbra, Porto, Guimaraes and Braga.