How do I ask if I'm at the right counter?

You can say: buongiorno, questo è lo sportello per aprire un conto? ("Hello, is this the counter for opening an account?")

Opening a bank account as a foreigner in Italian

You are at the bank counter with your passport and residence permit, and you want to open your first account in Italy.

Vorrei aprire un conto corrente in questa banca.

I'd like to open a checking account at this bank.

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conto/ˈkonto/
accountnoun
Space a bank opens in your name, where you keep your money.
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sportello/sporˈtɛllo/
counternoun
Counter with a glass panel where a clerk serves the public.
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modulo/ˈmɔdulo/
formnoun
Sheet with blank spaces to fill in with your details.
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codicecode
5
fiscaletax
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permessopermit
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soggiornostay
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firmasignature
9
stranieroforeigner
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Vorrei aprire un conto corrente in questa banca.
I'd like to open a checking account at this bank.
Buongiorno, questo è lo sportello per aprire un conto?
Hello, is this the counter for opening an account?
Mi può dare un modulo da compilare, per favore?
Could you give me a form to fill out, please?

sportello/sporˈtɛllo/
The stress falls on -tel-, with an open e and the double l held clearly long.
modulo/ˈmɔdulo/
Stress on the first syllable, MO-du-lo, with an open o.

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How do I ask if I'm at the right counter?: You can say: buongiorno, questo è lo sportello per aprire un conto? ("Hello, is this the counter for opening an account?")

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