How to send money in Spain as an American?

[Katherine Radeka]

My husband and I had a miscommunication and neither of us paid for a breakfast and extra coffee we had before we left. The bartender was busy and didn’t see us leave without paying.

The bill was approx. 15 Euros. They don’t seem to use PayPal or Apple Pay. They use a system called Bizum which seems to require an account at an EU bank.

What could we do to settle the bill, short of a wire transfer or traveling backwards?

I’m not sure their English / our Spanish is good enough to call in a credit card.

 

[Molly Cassidy]

You could post them the cash in an envelop. With a note to explain.

 

[Xali1970]

Are you still in Spain?

If so ask them for their IBAN number and what bank they're at. walk into any branch, and deposit the money into their account

 

[trecile]

You could post them the cash in an envelop. With a note to explain.

For such a small amount of money this seems like the best option.

 

[VNwalking]

What could we do to settle the bill, short of a wire transfer or traveling backwards?

For a small amount? Assuming you have the address, just put cash in an envelope and mail it. I don't know why people are horrified or scared of dojng this.