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Italy

Italy has large banking groups, local institutions and cooperative banks. Learn who supervises them and why deposit protection depends on the particular bank.

Italy's banks and supervisory framework

Italy's banking landscape includes large banking groups, local institutions and cooperative banks. As a euro-area country, Italy participates in the Single Supervisory Mechanism. The European Central Bank supervises significant banking groups directly, while Banca d’Italia supervises less significant institutions within that framework.

Eligible deposits are protected through recognised guarantee systems. The Interbank Deposit Protection Fund (FITD) covers its member banks, while cooperative credit banks belong to a separate arrangement. An institution's presence in NEXVORO does not mean that individual products or current rates have been published for that institution.

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Products 0

Currency EUR

Practical checks for Italian banking services

Identify the licensed entity and the banking group behind a brand before you rely on its deposit-protection status. When considering savings, review the term, access restrictions and what happens if you withdraw before maturity.
For everyday accounts, compare recurring charges, transfer fees and card expenses. If you plan to borrow, examine the overall cost of credit, including fees and required ancillary services, rather than comparing headline interest rates alone.

Italy's banks and supervisory framework

Financial organizations in Italy