While living in Spain it can be helpful to get a European bank account with an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). (zest_marina (Adobe Stock))
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Our 2026-2027 “Welcome to Spain” magazine is a guide for newcomers and is a vital resource for understanding your new home in Spain.
Here is information about the services you need to get connected as soon as you arrive at your new duty station in Spain.
International Bank Account Number (IBAN)
While living in Spain it can be helpful to get a European bank account with an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for paying rent, getting cash euros or setting up cell phone and internet services.
Banks offering IBAN accounts.
BBVA | 956-81-6100
The employees at the on-base BBVA speak English and can help with IBAN setup and setting up bill payments. The office is located in the Spanish part of the base.
WISE | wise.com
Wise is a mobile multi-currency online bank that can offer IBAN accounts via its website or app.
American Banking
NEX Customer Service will exchange dollars or U.S. checks for euros at the current exchange rate without additional fees.
Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) | Bldg. 1 | 1-888-842-6328
NFCU offers consistent services for sailors and their families stationed at Rota. To get euros with your NFCU account, members can withdrawal from ATMs (subject to fee) or get a cashier’s check that can be taken to the NEX. They offer international wire transfers which can help with car buying and rent payments. They also offer loans for European vehicles.
To get euros with your NFCU account, members can withdrawal from ATMs (subject to fee) or get a cashier’s check that can be taken to the NEX. (modesto3 (123RF))
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ATM Locations
NFCU ATMs dispense dollars.
Inside the NFCU office in Bldg. 1
Outside the La Plaza
Outside the NEX
Spanish ATMs dispense euros (for a fee).
Inside the Commissary
Outside the NEX
Outside the NMCRS Thrift Shop
At the BBVA on the Spanish side of base
Legal Assistance Office (Bldg. 3293) | On base: DSN 727-2531, Non-DSN 956-82-2531
Your Navy Region Legal Service Office (RLSO )is available for a variety of legal assistance. They help with powers of attorney, notary services, wills and estate planning, medical directives, Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and other counseling for both American and Spanish legal cases.
Special Powers of Attorney
To draft a special power of attorney, visit jag.navy.mil/legal-services/special-power-of-attorney. It will then need to be signed in front of a notary at the RLSO office. Email rota.notary@eu.navy.mil for an appointment, or walk in on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
NEX | Bldg. 3300 | 956-82-2391
Main store open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mini-Mart open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Main store eligibility
Only active duty on orders, and their command-sponsored dependents, may shop at the main NEX store.
Personnel from visiting ships, flights or on TDY/TAD must have their orders stamped at the main gate or at Security and show those orders when making purchases. Permanent party personnel and their dependents must show their TEI card.
All military ID card holders have access to NEX service providers and mall shops. (Pixel-Shot (Adobe Stock))
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Mini-mart and Consumables
All military ID card holders may shop at the mini-mart and in the adjacent and labeled ‘consumables’ section of the NEX. This includes active-duty members or families on vacation and personnel from visiting ships who have not had orders stamped.
Service Providers and Mall Shops
All military ID card holders have access to NEX service providers and mall shops.
Barber & Beauty shops
Optical Shop
Janz Medical
Military Auto Sales
Laundry & Dry cleaning
Tailor
Spanish Gift Shop
Portrait Studio
Cellphone Store
Food court
The NEX food court is open for everyone.
Bldg 38 | 956-82-1655
This 5-star accredited galley serves three meals per day and is open to active-duty military members and their dependents. Dependents must be accompanied by their active-duty sponsor.
