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All consumers have the right to access basic payment bank accounts
Banks must offer these accounts without making them conditional on subscription to other services and may not charge fees to vulnerable people or those at risk of financial exclusion.
The Spanish Government offers a new 400 euro grant to 18 year olds to spend on Culture
Around 500,000 young people born in 2005 will be able to apply for the Bono Cultural Joven until 30 October.
Everything you need to know if you have paid online and have been the victim of a fraudulent website
In the case of fraud, it is the responsibility of the State Security Forces and Corps, as well as the Judges and Courts of Justice to investigate and resolve the facts.
Using a bank card in a country with a different currency can lead to currency exchange charges
The bank may charge currency exchange fees when using the card to pay in shops or to withdraw money from an ATM.
ECC-Spain's recommendations for saving on "back to school" purchases
The European Consumer Centre in Spain (ECC-Spain) recommends responsible consumption and avoiding quick microcredits in order to avoid over-indebtedness.