Italy
Italy is an EU and Schengen member that uses the euro. The main routes for skilled non-EU workers are the EU Blue Card and the employer-sponsored Decreto Flussi quota route.
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Banking in Italy for Expats
To open an account, an Italian bank must identify you with a valid identity document and record your codice fiscale (tax code). Legally resident consumers in the EU have the right to a basic account.
If you're coming from your home country:
Bank Account Comparison
| Bank | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intesa Sanpaolo | Full-service bank | Significant bank supervised directly by the European Central Bank. |
| UniCredit | Full-service bank | Significant bank supervised directly by the European Central Bank. |
| Banco BPM | Full-service bank | Significant bank supervised directly by the European Central Bank. |
| BPER Banca | Full-service bank | Significant bank supervised directly by the European Central Bank. |
🪪 About your codice fiscale
Banks, employers and landlords ask for your Codice fiscale. Assigned automatically when the Questura processes your permit (or by the SUI for work/family entries); otherwise at an Agenzia delle Entrate office. Public online services, including your tax return, use SPID / CIE / CNS.
Documents you'll need
- ✓ Valid identity document (passport)
- ✓ Codice fiscale (tax code)
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