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Presentation of complaints

service

Allows citizens to submit complaints about irregular or incorrect behaviour by banks, financial intermediaries, or issues in the Central Credit Register or Interbank Alarm Centre.

Consumer protection • Online submission through the Bank of Italy portal • Free of charge • Follow‑up and resolution process

Financial Banking Arbitrator (ABF)

service

Out‑of‑court system for resolving disputes between customers and banks or other financial intermediaries, with regional colleges in several cities.

Dispute resolution • Independent and impartial arbitration • Accessible to all citizens • Free of charge

Access to Central Credit Register data

service

Provides citizens with free access to the personal data recorded in the Central Credit Register, which contains information on credits and guarantees granted by banks and financial companies.

Credit information • Online retrieval of personal credit records • Free of charge • Secure authentication

Access to Interbank Alarm Centre (CAI) data

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Allows individuals to verify data registered in their name, check the regular circulation of bank or postal checks and payment cards, and request clarifications on the functioning of the Interbank Alarm Centre.

Payment‑card security • Online query of personal CAI data • Free of charge • Supports fraud detection

Consultation of registers and supervisory lists

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Enables anyone to consult registers and lists to verify whether a bank or financial intermediary is authorised and which services it may offer to the public.

Regulatory information • Public online database • Free of charge • Up‑to‑date supervisory information

Payment of promissory notes

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Service that allows citizens to cash promissory notes, a credit instrument equivalent to a banker's check or postal order.

Cash‑like instrument handling • Physical cashing of promissory notes • Available at Bank of Italy offices • No fee indicated

Collections and payments to the State Treasury

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Management of payments and collections on behalf of State administrations, enabling citizens to receive salaries, pay taxes or other obligations, and obtain information on these operations.

Public finance • Processing of state‑directed payments and collections • Available to individuals and legal entities • Free of charge for citizens

Exchange of banknotes and coins

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Allows citizens to exchange euro banknotes and coins, including verification of suspected counterfeit money.

Currency services • Physical exchange of cash • Verification of counterfeit notes • No fee indicated

Historical archive and library services

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Provides access to the Bank of Italy’s historical archive, library collections, publications, and statistical data for research and public consultation.

Information and research • Online and on‑site consultation • Access to economic‑financial, historical and legal publications • Free access for the public

Digital Euro (future offering)

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A central‑bank‑issued digital version of cash, intended to be a free‑of‑charge electronic means of payment for all euro‑area citizens, complementing physical banknotes and coins.

Digital currency • Issued and guaranteed by the European Central Bank • Legal tender with constant nominal value • Available without internet or mobile connection
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