The word "money" indicates the general concept of money as a medium of exchange. "Coin" often refers to metal units, while "banknote" refers to the paper pieces used as money. In Italian, "cash" indicates the physical money that can be held in hand and used directly. "Price" indicates the amount of money requested to buy something.

"Pay" is the verb used to indicate the transfer of money in exchange for something. You can pay "in cash", "with a card" or "by bank transfer" depending on the chosen method. "Receipt" is the document that shows how much you paid in a purchase. "Change" indicates the money that returns to the customer when paying more than the price due.

The bank is the institution where you can deposit, withdraw, and manage money. A "checking account" is the service that allows you to keep money and perform operations such as deposits and withdrawals. "Counter" is the physical point in the bank where you speak with an operator. An "ATM" is both the machine to withdraw money and, in common language, the debit card linked to the account.

"Purchase" indicates the act of buying a good or a service, while "spending" can indicate both the act of shopping, especially at the supermarket, and the amount of money used. "Sale" is the opposite action, i.e., giving something in exchange for money. "Offer" indicates a reduced price available for a limited period. "Receipt" is a document that confirms a payment, similar to a receipt but used often in different contexts.

"Save" means setting aside part of your money instead of spending it. "Savings" is the money accumulated not spent. "Spend" is the verb that indicates the use of money to buy goods or services. "Fixed cost" refers to a regularly recurring expense with the same amount. "Budget" indicates an amount set not to be exceeded in a certain period or for a certain category of expenses.

A "bank transfer" is a transfer of money from one bank account to another, often used for non-cash payments. "Account holder" is the person to whom the money on an account or in a payment is addressed. "IBAN" is the code that uniquely identifies a bank account for receiving or sending money. "Causale" is the description that explains the reason for the payment in a bank transfer.

Some terms change usage or form between standard Italian and regional varieties or between formal and informal Italian. In many parts of Italy, "bancomat" indicates the debit card, as well as the machine, while "POS" indicates the device in stores to accept card payments. "Conto" on its own can indicate the checking account in a bank or the bill to pay at a restaurant, depending on the context. "Fattura" is the formal document for payments between companies or for professional services, different from a receipt (scontrino) and a receipt (ricevuta).