Sun, tapas, and a surprisingly cashless culture
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WhatsApp is the dominant communication app in Spain. Locals use it for everything from restaurant reservations to customer service. Bizum is Spain's peer-to-peer payment system embedded in banking apps and is widely accepted even at small businesses.
Last updated: May 2026
Spain's homegrown ride-hailing app, founded in Madrid. Offers transparent upfront pricing with no surge pricing.
Connects you with licensed taxis across Spain including Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. Drivers are experienced locals.
Available in Spain's major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Good backup option.
Available in Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, and Zaragoza. Often cheaper than Uber and Cabify.
Spain's dominant delivery super-app, originally founded in Barcelona. Delivers food, groceries, pharmacy items, and more.
One of Spain's most established food delivery platforms with over 4,000 restaurant partners, focusing on independent local restaurants.
Spain's hugely popular instant bank-to-bank payment system, integrated into most Spanish banking apps. Used for splitting bills and paying vendors.
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