Card skimmers on Italian ATMs are rare but real. 30 seconds of checking protects your bank account.
Plan your Italy trip →ATM skimming (a device placed over the card slot that copies your card data, paired with a hidden camera capturing your PIN) exists in Italy as in every country. It's not common but it's not zero — tourist-area ATMs near major monuments are the highest-risk locations.
Use bank ATMs: ATMs attached to actual banks (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, BNL, Banco BPM) are safer than standalone ATMs in tourist shops, airports, or train stations. Check the machine: Wiggle the card slot — skimmers are overlays that move. Check for anything unusual above the keypad (hidden camera). Cover your PIN: Always cover the keypad with your other hand. This blocks any camera. Use contactless/phone payment: Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless cards avoid the card slot entirely — zero skimming risk. Italy's contactless adoption is excellent; most shops and restaurants accept it.
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