Norway - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Norwegian Krone (NOK; symbol Kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of Kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of Kr20, 10, 5 and 1. The øre coin is now out of circulation and only exists as a digital currency.

Credit cards:

Visa, Eurocard, MasterCard, Diners Club and American Express cards are all widely accepted throughout Norway.

ATM:

Mini-Banks (the Norwegian name for ATMs) are widespread although withdrawal fees vary from bank to bank.

Travellers cheques:

Accepted in banks, hotels, some shops and by airlines.

Banking hours:

Mon-Wed and Fri, 0800-1530 hrs (1500 hrs in summer); Thurs, 0815-1700.

Currency restriction:

The import and export of local and foreign currency is restricted to Kr25,000. Amounts above this sum must be declared.

Currency exchange:

Available at banks and bureaux de change.

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