The Bank of Italy is the central bank of Italy and a part of the European System of Central Banks…read more The main function is banking and financial supervision. I just want to convert Lira to Euro which is only done Monday-Friday from 8:30-1:30. In order to exchange Lira to Euros, the bills have to be in new condition-no folds. When you clear the security screening area, the security guards will give you a ticket with a number to wait for a teller upstairs. This place is locked up tight and it is difficult to get any information from anyone but your questions may be answered on the website at www.bancadialia.com

After encountering a handful of banks that had machines which either had down links, or just didnt…read morelike my atm card, it turns out the one near where i stayed worked best. The area may look a bit shady but it's quiet and youre off to the side in an alcove so people cant see you sticking out as you get cash. It worked which is all i can say and now ive got whats needed for a cash heavy society

If you are an American and have an account with Bank Of America, this is the bank where you can…read morewithdraw money from ATM's without paying a surcharge. This is probably the most convenient location for those who are staying close to Bologna Metro station.

I would advise not using BNL's ATMs…read more I did in June 9, 2016 for 500 euro. I received nothing but my account in Canada was debited immediately. I went to the branch the following day with an Italian friend and was told that the matter would be cleared up within 15 business days. I thought that was outrageous but then, hey, it's Italy. It is now August 29, 2016 and I have yet to receive anything. BNL has been ignoring my contact attempts and when they do respond they pass me off to someone else. Today I received an email saying that the onus was on me to fix the problem through my own bank. My bank, like myself, was ignored by BNL after waiting in good faith the 15 day period. I feel I have been robbed of 500 euro by a major European bank. It's nothing to them but a lot to me. During my holiday I had to borrow from friends. I was ashamed. Yet, BNL has no shame. Whatever you do AVOID BNL!! They have done nothing but give both me and my bank a runaround. They have been rude, non-responsive and shameless. I used the BNL at BNL Via Piramide Cestia just off Viale Aurelia.

I went in to exchange US dollars to Euros as this place was highly recommended. I stood in line for…read moreapproximately 45 minutes, not sure why the line moved so slowly. A lot of people ahead of me seemed to be arguing with the tellers at the window and the workers seemed very unhappy and sounded rude. I finally made it to the window and in English explained why I was there, to buy euros. The lady was so rude and yelled at me and said she only helps Italian speaking people and I should go to the train station if I can only speak English. This was an easy transaction that didn't require that much talking. Worst experience I've had in Italy or pretty much anywhere in the world for that matter.

It's best to take out cash from the ATM as it will give you what the Euro is really worth, but if…read moreyou must change cash, do it here. We came several times to change dollars and always got the best price around 0.85€ p/dollar, while other places were charging 0.72€/dollar! It's insane how other places will take advantage over you, but at least here you'll lose a little less .