I got burned getting cash from a different bank chain then remembered that Deutsche Bank doesn't…read morecharge ATM fees. And they didn't! Next time I travel I'll get a Schwab account going, as they have zero fees all around.

This is for their ATM services only! The fees to withdraw money are so arbitrary in Barcelona that…read moreit's a matter of trial and error. Charges range anywhere from zero to 4,50€ to 5€. Happy to report that there are NO fees as of this writing (July 2017) to take out Euros. I can't stand the thought of paying 5€ just to use a freakin' ATM! That's a beer and a coffee right there.

What an excuse for a bank, even in Spain. No ATMs, credit cards that malfunction, staff that don't…read moreanswer your e-mails, are constantly on holidays and throw away your new credit cards, very limited online banking (in Catalan and Spanish!), 5-10 different passwords, closing credit cards for no reason at all... - Run away. Run all the way to Caixa and never look back!