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  • ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland: bunq Community Travel Tips

โœˆ๏ธ Heading to Iceland? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Check them out below! ๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ‘‡


Using your card

๐Ÿ’ณ Do I need cash in Iceland, or can I use my card everywhere?

You will be able to use your card almost everywhere in Iceland. It's always a good idea to have a small amount of cash as a backup.

๐Ÿ’ฐ What currency do they use here?

The currency here is Icelandic krรณna. The symbol is kr or ISK.

๐Ÿง Which ATMโ€™s can I use for free?

The bunq community hasn't reported reported any free ATM's here yet. If you find one, help other bunqers by sharing it here!

๐Ÿ’ต If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?

7 000 ISK should be enough for a few days, since you can use your card for nearly everything.

๐Ÿ’ณ Should I choose local currency or Euros when paying?

If you're asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.

That way bunq does the conversion for you, and you get to take advantage of the best rates with bunq ZeroFX.


Staying connected

๐Ÿ“ฑ Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?

Most EU mobile plans won't charge you for roaming.

If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.


Useful things to know

๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ How does tipping work?

Service is included in the bill here. There's no need to tip on top.

๐Ÿบ How much does a 0.5L beer cost?

โ‚ฌ8,70

๐Ÿฝ How much does an average meal cost?

โ‚ฌ18,00

๐Ÿšจ Whatโ€™s the emergency number?

112

๐Ÿ”Œ What type of plug do they use?

This one! Itโ€™s the standard European plug.

๐Ÿš— What side of the road do they drive on?

They drive on the right side of the road here.

๐Ÿ—บ How do I navigate my way around?

Google and Apple Maps both work well here.

Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ‘€ Any other good tips?

For a completely unique experience, go snorkelling between tectonic plates, at Silfra.

Travel Perks

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We've partnered with Tiqets to bring you discounts on attraction tickets in Iceland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ. To get your discount, simply follow the link here and use our coupon code BUNQTIQETS10 at checkout. That's it! ๐ŸŽŠ"


If you've been to Iceland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ share your experience! The following would be really useful for other bunqers to know:

  • Which ATMs are free to use?
  • What card should I use and where?
  • Any other info you think may be useful.

Share your experience with us in the comments below! ๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ‘‡

    3 months later

    Bunq kaart wordt erg goed ontvangen, ook leuke reacties op de kleuren-pas. Alleen kun je met bunq pas niet bij de tankstations terecht. Dit kun je oplossen door je kaart binnen af te geven en vragen of ze de pomp willen vrijgeven. Dan kun je achteraf binnen betalen. De pomp zelf pakt geen bunq kaarten, ook geen travelcard.

      a year later

      I have not found a place where cash would be needed to pay.
      Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
      Cash payments in EUR are legal and common.
      If you pay in cash in EUR instead of ISK, the local currency will be given as change.

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