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Works fine
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Local app preferred
Works fine
Europe
Spain
6 apps tracked4 work fine
Last verified: September 7, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer
Payments1
Apple Pay
No direct substitute
Apple Pay and contactless are widely accepted across Spain.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 24, 2026
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Messaging1
No direct substitute
WhatsApp is universal in Spain — hotels, tour operators and restaurants use it for everything.
No setup needed
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026
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Maps & Navigation1
Google Maps
No direct substitute
Google Maps works well, including Renfe and metro routing.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 24, 2026
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Ride-hailing1
Uber
Use instead: Cabify / FREE NOW / Bolt
Uber works in Madrid and some cities but is restricted in others; Cabify is a strong local option.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 24, 2026
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Internet Access1
U
Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly) or Movistar / Vodafone / Orange SIM
Roaming works but is pricey; a travel eSIM is the easy, cheap option.
Set up before you land
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026
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Social Media Access1
Instagram / Facebook / X
No direct substitute
All major social apps work normally.
No setup needed
Last verified: Sep 7, 2026
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