Banks in Italy
If you are visiting, hopefully, you won't have to deal with Italian banks and the ATM - our Bancomat - will suffice. Most Europeans and Americans find Italian banks unfriendly and archaic. Opening an account can be a hassle unless you have Italian ID and resident documents. Getting checks and ATM cards is considered a luxury, internet services work with very few banks, telephone assistance is a rarity. Yet, for some reason they are among the most expensive in Europe. Their opening hours are Mon-Fri from 8.30 a.m to 1.30 pm and from 3 pm to 4 pm with few banks open on Saturday morning.Bancomat Machines (ATM) are a problem in Rome. They are not accessible to handicapped persons, just like most Italian banks. Each bank rarely has more than one machine, and it's not unusual to find them out of order. Most banks won't network with each other after midnight and on Sundays, so getting cash with...
