Norway: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

ATM Search

Banknotes

in local currency: only to a limited extent

Mainly cashless payment

Local currency / ISO Code

Norwegian krone NOK

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited, NOK 25'000.00 or more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited, NOK 25'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Export local currency
unlimited, NOK 25'000.00 or more must be declared

Export foreign currency
unlimited, NOK 25'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Credit cards

Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
We recommend carrying only small amounts of cash. In this country, card payments are usual even for smallest amounts.

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Norwegian

Language capabilities

English

Capital

Oslo

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Valid passport or valid ID card for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Regional consular center for the Nordic Countries
Stockholm, Valhallavägen 64
Tel.: +46 8 676 79 00

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 15.30 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 17.00 h (Thu)

Stores

10.00 - 17.00 /20.00 h (Mon - Fri)
10.00 - 15.00/18.00 h (Sat)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Headlights must be on even during the day.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.2 ‰.
There may be toll road fees. The amount of the fees varies. Information on price categories is available at www.fjellinjen.no.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Travel advice for Norway.