Is there an ATM nearby?
'Bancomat' — stress the second syllable: 'ban-CO-mat'. It is a brand name that became the generic Italian word for ATM.
Ask when you need cash. Italian shops, especially smaller ones and markets, often prefer or require cash.
'C'è... qui vicino?' is a template for asking about nearby facilities. 'Bancomat' is the Italian word for ATM (it comes from a bank brand name). The machine itself may also be labelled 'sportello automatico'.
Dov'è la banca più vicina?
Where is the nearest bank?
Asks for a bank branch
Accettate carte di credito?
Do you accept credit cards?
Alternative when you want to avoid needing cash
Il bancomat funziona anche con carte straniere?
Does the ATM work with foreign cards too?
Checks compatibility
Italy is gradually moving toward cashless payments, but cash is still king in many situations: small restaurants, markets, rural areas, and some taxis. Always carry some euros. ATMs in Italy charge foreign transaction fees — using your bank's partner network avoids this.