Italian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Banking in Italian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Italian words for banking are il conto deposito (the deposit savings account), l'imposta di bollo (stamp duty on financial products) and l'imposta sostitutiva (substitute tax on savings income). The full Italian banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Italian vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Italian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| il conto deposito | the deposit savings account |
| l'imposta di bollo | stamp duty on financial products |
| l'imposta sostitutiva | substitute tax on savings income |
| il fondo pensione | the pension fund |
| il portafoglio titoli | the securities portfolio |
| il fondo comune di investimento | the mutual fund |
| l'azione | the share / stock |
| il piano di accumulo | the savings plan (PAC) |
| la dichiarazione dei redditi | the income tax return |
| la ritenuta alla fonte | the withholding tax |
Example sentences
Ho un fondo pensione complementare.
I have a complementary pension fund.
Presento la dichiarazione dei redditi in maggio.
I file my income tax return in May.
L'imposta sostitutiva sugli interessi è del 26%.
The substitute tax on interest is 26%.
Ho attivato un piano di accumulo mensile.
I have set up a monthly savings plan.
Il conto deposito ha un tasso del 2%.
The deposit account has a 2% rate.
Investo in azioni attraverso un ETF.
I invest in shares through an ETF.
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