Can I use my debit card in Italy to get euros?

Almost every store and restaurant in Italy accepts credit or debit cards. Throughout Rome there are internationally connected ATMs on almost every street corner (tip: ATMs are popularly called Bancomat). Use them and you'll enjoy the exchange rate of your own bank, which will work in your favor.



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The easiest and cheapest way is to use an ATM at the airport in Rome to get some Euros, although there is usually no need to get Euros before you leave. You can buy Euros in the US but you will pay a premium.

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  1. Bank. You can buy euros with dollars at major banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America. You will need to be a bank customer already and can order euros online easily. ...
  2. Foreign Currency Exchange. Money changers can be the cheapest way to buy euros. ...
  3. Airport. Yes, you can buy currency at the airport.


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As long as your ATM or credit card has either a Visa or PLUS logo, you can withdraw cash at ATMs that are part of the Visa or PLUS network. How do I find an ATM in the country that I'm traveling to? Visa is accepted at over 200 countries and territories around the world.

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A reliable option for avoiding currency conversion fees is to open a multi-currency account and get yourself a travel card. Withdraw up to $1,200 per month without being charged ATM usage fees.

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Why is the euro falling? Many analysts attribute the euro's slide to expectations for rapid interest rate increases by the U.S. Federal Reserve to combat inflation at close to 40-year highs. As the Fed raises interest rates, the rates on interest-bearing investments tend to rise as well.

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