✈️ Heading to Norway? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎
Check them out below! 🌈 👇
Using your card
💳 Do I need cash in Norway, or can I use my card everywhere?
Cards are accepted almost everywhere in Norway. There are even some places (line vending machines) where you have to use card, they don't take cash.
There are a few situations where you'd still need cash, such as Markets or Flea Markets where people can't accept card.
💰 What currency do they use here?
The currency here is Krone. The symbol is kr or NOK
🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?
The bunq community has reported free withdrawals at these ATMs.
💵 If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?
300 NOK should be enough for a few days, since you can use your card for nearly everything.
💳 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
📱 Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?
All EU mobile plans should let you roam for free.
If you don't have an EU plan, you can learn about your local SIM card options here.
Useful things to know
💁♀️ How does tipping work?
Tipping is not required here, but it's standard to leave a 10-20% tip if the service was very good.
🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?
€8,80
🍽 How much does an average meal cost?
€18,30
🚨 What’s the emergency number?
There are different numbers for the different services in Norway.
🚓Police: 112
🚑 Ambulance: 113
🚒Fire: 110
🔌 What type of plug do they use?
This one! It’s the standard European plug.
🚗 What side of the road do they drive on?
They drive on the right side of the road here.
🗺 How do I navigate my way around?
Google and Apple Maps both work well in Norway.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. 🙌
👀 Any other good tips?
- If you get the chance to take the train ride from Oslo to Bergen, we highly recommend it. It's one of the most beautiful train rides in the world!
- Most local busses do not accept card payments, in these cases you can pay cash (smaller notes or coins preferred) or use their app.
Travel Perks
🎢 Visit famous attractions with 10% off
We've partnered with Tiqets to bring you discounts on attraction tickets in Norway 🇳🇴. To get your discount, simply follow the link here and use our coupon code BUNQTIQETS10 at checkout. That's it! 🎊
If you've been to Norway 🇳🇴 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! 🌈 👇
