Money & Exchange

1. Dov'è il bancomat più vicino?

   Where is the nearest ATM?

   Usage

   Used to find an ATM when you need cash

   Grammar Note

   In Italy, ATMs are called "bancomat" — a brand name that became the generic word for cash machines

2. Accettate la carta di credito?

   Do you accept credit cards?

   Usage

   Essential phrase to confirm payment methods before purchasing

   Grammar Note

   Also: "carta di debito" (debit card), "contanti" (cash). Small shops in Italy may be cash-only

3. Quanto costa?

   How much does it cost?

   Usage

   The most basic phrase to ask for the price of any item or service

   Grammar Note

   "Quanto costano?" for plural items. "Quant'è in tutto?" (What's the total?) is also common

4. Può darmi il resto?

   Can you give me the change?

   Usage

   Used after paying with cash to ask for your change back

   Grammar Note

   "Resto" = change/remainder. Also: "Può cambiarmi questa banconota?" (Can you break this bill?)

5. Dove posso cambiare i soldi?

   Where can I exchange money?

   Usage

   Used to find a currency exchange location

   Grammar Note

   Italy uses the Euro (€). Exchange at "ufficio di cambio" (exchange office) or "banca" (bank)

6. Il servizio è incluso?

   Is the service charge included?

   Usage

   Used at Italian restaurants to check if service or cover charge is already included

   Grammar Note

   Italian restaurants typically charge "coperto" (cover charge). Tipping is not mandatory — leaving a small amount is appreciated

7. Può darmi una ricevuta?

   Can you give me a receipt?

   Usage

   Used to request a receipt for expense claims or VAT refund purposes

   Grammar Note

   "Ricevuta" = receipt. "Scontrino fiscale" is a cash register receipt. Non-EU visitors can claim VAT (IVA) refunds

8. Posso pagare a rate?

   Can I pay in installments?

   Usage

   Used for larger purchases to ask if installment payment is possible

   Grammar Note

   "Rata" = installment, plural "rate". Also ask: "In quante rate?" (How many installments?)

9. C'è uno sconto per gruppi?

   Is there a group discount?

   Usage

   Used at attractions or transport to ask about group pricing

   Grammar Note

   "Prezzo ridotto per comitive" = group discounted price. Stating the exact number of people helps in negotiations

10. Mi hanno fatto pagare troppo

    I was overcharged

    Usage

    Used to point out and dispute an overcharge on your bill

    Grammar Note

    "Fare + infinitive" is causative ("to make someone do"). Also: "Credo ci sia un errore nel conto" (I think there's a billing error)

11. Un deposito

    Deposit

    Usage

    A refundable deposit paid at check-in for hotels or rentals

12. Un rimborso

    Refund

    Usage

    Used when asking for money to be returned

13. Una cauzione

    Security deposit

    Usage

    A more formal security deposit, used for rentals or leases

14. Un acconto

    Prepayment

    Usage

    Used to indicate money paid in advance, e.g. at booking

15. Un supplemento

    Extra charge

    Usage

    Used to indicate an additional charge added later

16. La commissione di servizio

    Service fee

    Usage

    Used to indicate a fee charged for a service or procedure

17. I contanti

    Cash

    Usage

    Show whether you are paying in cash or by card

18. La carta di credito

    Credit card

    Usage

    Point at this to check whether cards are accepted; a debit card is "il bancomat"

19. Alla romana

    Split the bill evenly

    Usage

    The set Italian phrase for splitting a bill equally — "pagare alla romana"

20. Tutto insieme

    All together

    Usage

    Say that you want everything put on a single bill

21. Il resto

    The change

    Usage

    Point at this when asking for or checking your change

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