How to send EUR from Portugal abroad at the lowest cost.
Action checklist
Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1SEPA transfers: free within EU — use for Europe-to-Europe
2Wise: best for EUR to non-EU currencies
3Revolut: widely used by Lisbon expat community for daily FX
4Avoid Caixa Geral de Depósitos for international transfers — fees are high
City context: Dubai
These steps are tailored for newcomers in Dubai. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.