Banco Popular: International mortgage bank offering non-residents mortgage, leasing, private banking, MB net cards and other general banking services. There are 8 branches throughout the Algarve region. Rua da Liberdade 57, 8900-399 Tavira. Tel: 281 329 550 Fax: 281 329 559

Banco Santander: International commercial and investment bank offering banking services, loans, mobile banking and netbanking. There are 40 branches throughout the Algarve alone. Rua Dr Joao Dias 16-18, 8000 Faro. Tel: 289 860 820 Fax: 289 860 821

Banif: Investment banking group with network of branches throughout Portugal and worldwide. Also offer expatriate services. Rua M.F.A. 109, 8200-157 Albufeira. Tel: 289 580 330 Fax: 289 580 339

Barclays: Personal and corporate banking services. Current accounts, savings, mortgages and loans. See the web site for a list of international branches with English speaking advisors.

Barclays Bank: Bank, insurance and mortgages. Branches throughout the Algarve. One office situated at EN125, Sitio do Carmo, Lagoa, 8400-405 Lagoa.Tel: 282 380 505 Fax: 282 380 501

BBVA: International bank offering both private and business financial services. Branches in Portimao and Vilamoura. At Avenida 5 de Outubro 58A, 8000-076 Faro. Tel: 289 897 803 Fax: 289 897 809

BPI: International investment bank that helps non-Portuguese residents to buy property in Portugal. It also provides general banking services with 16 branches throughout the Algarve. At Rua das Telecomunicacoes 16, 8200-184 Albufeira.Tel: 800 200 510 Fax: 289 585 614

Caixa de Credito Agricola: Private and business banking solutions, loans, mortgages and investment services. There are 60 branches in the Algarve region. Located at Rua Teofilo Braga 108, 8000-303 Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Tel: 281 511 172 Fax: 281 511 252

CGD: Financial products and services helping foreign residents in Portugal. Internet banking, euro conversion and an online property search available. Over 34 agencies in the Algarve region. Avenida da Republica 50, 8700 Faro.Tel: 289 700 980 Fax: 289 714 305

Deutsche Bank: International financial group with banking services for businesses and private individuals. Also online banking, insurance, credit and investments. At Avenida 5 de Outubro, Edificio BIA, Loja V, 8135-000 Almancil.Tel: 289 355 025 Fax: 289 355 024

Finibanco: Credit solutions for both private and business clients, exchange rates, foreigner accounts and other financial services. At Parque Golfe Vale Lobo, 8135 Almancil. Tel: 289 394 449 Fax: 289 825 746

Millennium BCP: Retail banking services to individual and corporate customers. Online banking available. At Rua Estadio, Lote A nº12, Urbanizacao Belavista, 8200-127 Albufeira.
Tel: 289 580 120 Fax: 210 099 342

Montepio Geral Bank: Offering day-to-day banking services, mortgages, loans, non-resident bank accounts, moneygram, savings and pensions funds, online banking and other financial solutions. At Rua do Alportel 22, 8000-293 Faro. Tel: 289 000 700 Fax: 289 000 701