Banking services, regulations, and financial products in Portugal.
The Governor of the Bank of Portugal, Álvaro Santos Pereira, delivered a rare public rebuke of the country's banking sector today, condemning the practices exposed in the now-expired "banking cartel" case and calling Portugal's legal prescription...
Portugal's parliament has voted to summon Banco de Portugal governor Alvaro Santos Pereira to explain the terms under which his predecessor, Mario Centeno, was granted early retirement at the age of 59 with a full pension estimated at around 10,000...
The chief executives of four banks operating in Portugal -- BCP, Santander, BBVA and Abanca -- appeared before Parliament on Wednesday to push back against allegations that they coordinated pricing behaviour in a way that harmed customers. The...
Getting a Portuguese bank account is a rite of passage for every expat. Here's exactly what documents you need, which banks work best for foreigners, and the workarounds that actually work in 2026.
Opening a bank account in Portugal as an expat is straightforward if you know the process. Here is a practical guide to local banks, digital alternatives, and what the expat community actually uses in 2026.
