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PhrasesPaying the BillPosso pagare tramite bonifico?
B2formal

Posso pagare tramite bonifico?

Can I pay by bank transfer?

Pronunciation

BOH-nee-fee-ko — four syllables, stress on first. 'tramite' = TRAH-mee-teh, three syllables.

When to use it

Use for large catering orders, private dining events, or advance restaurant reservations where bank transfer is the preferred payment method.

What it means

'Bonifico' is an Italian bank transfer. 'Tramite' = via/through. This is rarely used in everyday restaurant dining but is common for event bookings, large group reservations, or private dining arrangements.

Variations

Avete un IBAN per il pagamento?

Do you have an IBAN for payment?

Requesting the bank details for transfer.

Posso pagare in anticipo?

Can I pay in advance?

Asking about prepayment options.

Accettate pagamenti digitali?

Do you accept digital payments?

Broader question covering PayPal, Satispay, etc.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Per la cena privata di venerdì — posso pagare tramite bonifico in anticipo? Ristorante: Certo, le mando subito le coordinate bancarie. Cliente: Perfetto. Entro quanto deve arrivare il pagamento? Ristorante: Almeno 48 ore prima della cena.

Client: For the private dinner on Friday — can I pay by bank transfer in advance? Restaurant: Of course, I'll send you the bank details right away. Client: Perfect. By when must the payment arrive? Restaurant: At least 48 hours before the dinner.

Cultural Note

Satispay is Italy's most popular mobile payment app (Italian invention, 2013) and is widely accepted at Italian bars, restaurants, and shops. QR-code payments are also growing. When in doubt, ask 'accettate Satispay?' — many small businesses do.