There’s a possibility to open a residential (after obtaining the NIE or TIE) or non residential bank account (with passport) with the major Spanish banks like BBVA, Santander, Sabadell, Caixa. 

You can also open an account online with Revolut. All you need is to get a Spanish phone number and download the app. 

In order to get you NIE, first you need to take an appointment at the police station. You can take the appointment here. Make sure you have all the necessary documents and your passport. Before the appointment you need to pay the tax Modelo 790_012 and fill the form. You can find more information and the forms here.

Once you have signed the lease, you can register with the city hall and get the empadronamiento. This document will grant you access to the state healthcare, state schools, parkings, libraries and other state services. You’ll also need this document if you want to change your driving license or register your car in Spain. This service is free. In order to obtain the padron, you need an appointment at one of the Ayuntamiento offices. You can get your appointment here.