How to open an Italian bank account

To open a bank account it is necessary to have a tax code, issued by the Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate), and a valid ID.

If you reside legally in an EU country you have the right to open a "basic payment account", which includes the standard operations that are used in everyday life, such as:

• make a deposit;
• withdraw cash;
• receive or make payments (such as direct debit or card purchases).

For more information:

Bank accounts in the EU

Banks in Emilia-Romagna (only in Italian)

Agencies to send money abroad