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"Bank" in Italian: banca
la banca
Bank in Italian is la banca (lah BAHN-kah), feminine. Going to the bank is andare in banca. A bank account is un conto in banca.
Morning errand
Devo passare in banca prima delle undici.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce banca
Say it
lah BAHN-kah
/ˈbaŋ.ka/
BAHN-kah, stress on BAHN. Soft final a.
"Bank" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la banca | the bank The institution. | The institution. |
| in banca | at/to the bank Errands. | Errands. |
| conto in banca | bank account Accounts. | Accounts. |
| banca online | online bank App banking. | App banking. |
How to use banca in real life
- 1Morning errand
Devo passare in banca prima delle undici.
I have to stop by the bank before eleven.
In banca.
- 2Asking directions
Dov'è la banca più vicina?
Where is the nearest bank?
La banca.
- 3Opening an account
Apro un conto in banca la prossima settimana.
I'm opening a bank account next week.
Conto in banca.
Mistakes English speakers make with banca
Incorrect: Il banca è chiusa.
Correct: La banca è chiusa.
Banca is feminine.
Incorrect: Vado a la banca.
Correct: Vado in banca.
Standard is in banca, not a la banca.
Good to know
Italian bank hours can be short, so in banca often means a planned morning trip. Many people handle daily cash at a bancomat even when their banca is another brand.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Running a banking errand together
ChatPal
Veniamo in banca insieme dopo il caffè?
Shall we go to the bank together after coffee?
You
Sì. La banca chiude alle tredici oggi.
Yes. The bank closes at one today.
ChatPal
Allora sbrighiamoci: in banca c'è sempre coda.
Then let's hurry: at the bank there's always a queue.
You
Porto i documenti. La banca li chiede sempre.
I'll bring the documents. The bank always asks for them.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bank" in Italian
Is banca feminine?
Yes: la banca.
How do I say to the bank?
In banca / andare in banca.
What is a bank account?
Un conto in banca / un conto corrente.
Is bancomat the same?
Bancomat is the ATM, not the bank itself.
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