How To Open an Italian Bank Account

Bank accounts can be opened in Italy by both residents and non-residents from 18 years of age.

Non-residents are entitled to a non-resident account only. Only foreign currency or imported euros may be paid into this account.

Foreigners working in Italy may open an account in order to pay in a salary and have a credit or debit card.

The following papers are necessary:

It is not necessary to make an appointment to open a current account. Opening an account can be done in a day and methods of making payments (cheque books and cash cards) will usually arrive within two to three weeks of the account being opened.

Bank opening hours

Banks are generally open from 08:30 to 13:30 and from 14:30 to 15:30, from Monday to Friday.

In the large towns and cities, and in some tourist areas, some banks open on Saturdays too.

All banks now have ATMs for cash withdrawal and for other transactions such as mobile phone recharging or paying bills.