Compare ways to send money from Spain to Gibraltar

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Gibraltar Pound when sending Euro to Gibraltar.

The rate between the Euro and Gibraltar Pound is currently 0.8309. Wise offers the best exchange from EUR-GIP.

The EUR-GIP exchange rate is always moving.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more GIP for the same amount of Euro. Using a forward contract that also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Spain and Gibraltar.

Sending money via a Bank transfer is the recommended option for sending money from Spain to Gibraltar.

The company offering the best bank transfer price is Ria Money Transfer.

This Bank transfer to Gibraltar is 0.1% cheaper than the second-best option in the market.

Spain and Gibraltar have different regulations and you should ensure any provider you use to send or receive between the countries is regulated.

Our directory of financial regulators worldwide of key regulatory bodies highlights who can aid in keeping your money safe for money transfers between Spain and Gibraltar.

Some services between Spain and Gibraltar have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer. This is applies when receiving money in Gibraltar as well.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. For regular transfers to Gibraltar, use Wise. The combination of rates and fees when sending from Spain to Gibraltar is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Spain, or entering Gibraltar. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive Gibraltar Pound in Gibraltar. This includes a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers serving transfers from Spain to Gibraltar will offer every method for incoming Gibraltar Pound, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more common ways to transfer from Spain into Gibraltar Pound is directly into a bank account. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Spain and Gibraltar.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Spain and Gibraltar.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Ria Money Transfer.

When signing up to and sending Euro to Gibraltar, through a money transfer company, you will have to verify your ID.

The precise documents you need will vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part however, in Spain this will be a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. In Gibraltar it will be similar, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Gibraltar, or collecting in cash. Sending to an existing bank account in Gibraltar shouldn’t require any additional ID checks.

Large transactions between Spain and Gibraltar, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to carry out a proof of funds check.

One of the reasons Wise has scored so highly for transfers to Gibraltar is their easy sign up process in Spain.

When sending large amounts of money between Spain and Gibraltar there will potentially be a tax declaration to consider.

Some transfers into Gibraltar Pound may need to be reported to tax authorities in Gibraltar, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Gibraltar based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Spain or Gibraltar to discuss your personal circumstances.