How to Open an Italian Bank Account: Step-by-Step for Expats
A step-by-step tutorial on required documents, bank selection, and online vs traditional banking in Italy.
Opening a bank account in Milan is one of the first essentials for paying rent, utilities, and receiving salary deposits in Euros.
### Required Documents: 1. Valid Passport or National ID card 2. Italian Codice Fiscale 3. Proof of Italian address (Residenza or registered rental contract) 4. Permesso di Soggiorno or receipt (for non-EU citizens)
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