🏦 At the bank
Opening an account, the IBAN, a transfer, the card.
Key phrases
Queria abrir uma conta, por favor.
I would like to open an account, please.
I would like to open an account, please.
Preciso do meu IBAN.
I need my IBAN.
I need my IBAN.
Tenho o passaporte e o número de contribuinte.
I have my passport and my tax number.
I have my passport and my tax number.
Quanto custa a manutenção da conta?
How much is the account maintenance fee?
How much is the account maintenance fee?
Queria fazer uma transferência para o estrangeiro.
I would like to make a transfer abroad.
I would like to make a transfer abroad.
O meu cartão foi bloqueado.
My card has been blocked.
My card has been blocked.
Good to know. Banks usually want your NIF, passport or residence card and proof of address. Take everything to the first visit. "Balcão" is the branch counter.
Next step: The documents and appointments you need (NIF, AIMA, Segurança Social) (agendar.pt).
Have the conversation
You are the customer. Choose what to say, and the other person replies. Tap the speaker to hear any line.
Quick quiz
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European Portuguese (pt-PT). Pronunciations follow Wiktionary's European Portuguese entries and standard dictionaries such as Infopédia and Priberam. Last reviewed 6 November 2026. Not yet reviewed by a native-speaker teacher: it is a learning tool, not a replacement for one. What was checked.