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Goal

Open a bank account

Choose the right account, gather the documents, open it and move your money in safely, with the basic-account right explained.

About 14 days 5 steps

You end withAn Italian account with an IBAN, a working card and your salary or rent payments set up.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

Step 2 of 5

Gather what the bank will ask for

Who is this for

Anyone about to apply for an account.

Requirements

  • A valid identity document
  • A codice fiscale (tax code)
  • An address, even a temporary one

Sources

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Steps

  1. Choose the right kind of account
  2. Gather what the bank will ask for
  3. Open an Italian bank account
  4. Activate it and move your money
  5. If the bank says no or something goes wrong