More and more people in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia or Peru want a European account and card: to shop online without surcharges, save in a strong currency, get paid by clients abroad or simply have a global means of payment. The names that come up most often are Wise, Revolut and Trade Republic.
The problem appears at the end of the process: most of these services don't ship the physical card to almost any Latin American country. They approve your account, but the card stays in Europe.
The good news: that's exactly where MDE comes in. We give you a real postal address in Spain (and, if you need it, a Spanish mobile line in your name) to receive the card, and we forward it to your front door, wherever you are. It's one of our customers' favorite uses.
In this guide we explain what each one offers, who can open them and how to receive your card no matter your country.
Wise: the multi-currency account to shop and save worldwide
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a multi-currency account that lets you hold a balance in euros, dollars, pounds and dozens of currencies, with a debit card to pay anywhere and a real exchange rate, without the surcharges of traditional banks.
Who can request the card? Wise only ships the physical card to residents of Europe, the United States (except Nevada), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Brazil —the only Latin American country on the list. For the rest of the region, the card simply doesn't reach your local address.
The solution: when requesting the card you enter your MDE European address as the shipping address. We receive the card in Spain (it usually takes 14 to 21 days) and forward it to your country together with the rest of your packages.
Open your Wise account here: Create a Wise account
Revolut: digital banking for individuals and businesses
Revolut is one of the most complete financial apps: account, physical and virtual cards, currency exchange, international payments and management tools. It has a personal version and a business version.
Revolut Business is designed for businesses operating globally: invoicing in multiple currencies, supplier payments, cards for the team and expense control. To open it you need a company incorporated in a supported country (United Kingdom, United States or the European Economic Area, among others) and to reside in an eligible country. If you already have —or are setting up— a structure in Europe, it's a huge tool for scaling.
And if the team card needs to reach someone outside Europe, we receive it in Spain and forward it to its destination.
Open your Revolut Business (1st month with no subscription fee): Create a Revolut Business account
Trade Republic: interest-bearing account and card in euros
Trade Republic is a very popular European platform that combines an account with an interest-bearing balance in euros and a debit card with rewards (saver/cashback toward savings). It's ideal for anyone who wants to keep funds in euros and spend them with a European card.
Who can open it? Trade Republic operates mainly in Germany and the European Union, and requires you to prove you're a valid user of a supported country. The physical card has a one-time cost (from €5) and arrives at your registered address in about 5 to 10 business days.
If your card or documentation needs to be received in Europe, you use your MDE address and we take care of forwarding it to your country.
Open your Trade Republic account: Sign up for Trade Republic
How to receive your European card with MDE
- Sign up for MDE and get your postal address in Spain instantly. You get a 14-day trial with a money-back guarantee.
- (Optional) Add a Spanish mobile line in your name. Some services require a local number to verify the account; our Spanish prepaid SIM solves that.
- Use your Spanish address as the shipping address when requesting your Wise, Revolut or Trade Republic card.
- We receive the card at our warehouse, notify you and, if you want, consolidate it with other packages so you pay for a single shipment.
- We forward it to your country with full tracking right to your door.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open these accounts if I live in Argentina or Mexico? It depends on each provider: each one sets its own eligibility and identity verification (KYC) requirements. What we always solve is the logistics part: receiving your card in Europe and forwarding it to you, since most don't ship to Latin America.
How long does it take for the card to reach my country? On top of each provider's issuing times (5 to 21 days) you add the international forwarding, which you quote instantly on our platform based on the destination and the carrier you choose.
Can you consolidate several cards or purchases into a single shipment? Yes. With the consolidation service we group several packages into one so you save on shipping.
Do I need a Spanish phone number? Not always, but it helps with verifications. We offer a Spanish prepaid SIM with real ownership in your name.
Start today
Having a European card and account is no longer a privilege reserved for those who live in Europe. With your MDE address you receive your Wise, Revolut or Trade Republic card in Spain and we send it home to you.
Sign up for free and get your European address — 14-day trial with a money-back guarantee.
