8 Must-Have Apps for Expats in Madrid + Dogpay Boost

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Moving to Madrid? Here are 8 apps every expat should have in their toolkit — plus how Dogpay can make your financial life smoother.

Metro de Madrid Official Helps you plan routes, view maps, check schedules across Madrid’s metro network.
The Fork A restaurant booking & review app. You can discover places, read reviews, and book tables.
Duolingo Great for learning or sharpening Spanish. Useful tool for relaxing vocabulary and grammar practice.
MyTaxi Book a taxi via the app, calculate fares, pay, or reserve ahead.
Badi Find flatshares, room rentals, or roommates. Helpful in cities where shared housing is common.
Citymapper Full navigation across public transit, walking, cycling — gives multiple route options.
Live Madrid / Time Out Stay updated on events, nightlife, food, things to do — local insight for your free time.
(Financial / Remittance App) An app to manage international money transfers or handle foreign-currency payments efficiently.

Here’s where Dogpay adds value to the above app suite and beyond:

Seamless Remittances & Money Transfers When you receive money from abroad (family support, freelancing, investments), Dogpay lets you convert and transfer funds transparently, without hidden markups. This complements your financial app usage.
Paying Rent & Utilities from Foreign Accounts If your funds are outside Spain (or in another currency), Dogpay ensures your rent, utility bills, or housing deposits reach Spanish accounts correctly and cost-efficiently.
Subscription & App Fee Payments Apps like Badi, The Fork, or premium services might charge subscription fees or in-app purchases in foreign currencies. Dogpay helps you make those payments without surprise fees.
Expense Management & Logs Dogpay provides transaction histories, receipts, and exportable logs that help you reconcile monthly budgeting, app subscriptions, and cross-border expenses.
Currency Risk Mitigation When planning large payments (deposit, travel, housing), Dogpay lets you time conversions or lock in favorable rates, reducing losses from exchange rate volatility.
Proof & Audit Trail for Official Usage If you ever need to show proof of payments (for visa, taxes, lease disputes), Dogpay’s detailed receipts help support your case.