✈️ Heading to Sweden? 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 Sweden, or can I use my card everywhere?
Sweden is fast becoming a completely cashless society, to the point where churches and homeless people often accept card payments.
You can easily rely on your card in Sweden, without carrying cash.
💰 What currency do they use here?
The currency here is Krona. The symbol is kr or SEK.
🏧 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?
500 SEK 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 mandatory in Sweden.
You only do it if you find the food and service were great, in which case you would normally tip 10%.
🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?
€6,00
🍽 How much does an average meal cost?
€11,50
🚨 What’s the emergency number?
112
🔌 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 Sweden.
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?
- Of course, don't forget to try Swedish Meatballs in while you're in Sweden! 🍴
- The only place to buy alcohol in Sweden (apart from a bar) is the Systembolaget, which is a government run monopoly. Plan ahead, because they close at 6pm! 🍷
Travel Perks
🎢 Visit famous attractions with 10% off
We've partnered with Tiqets to bring you discounts on attraction tickets in Sweden 🇸🇪. 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 Sweden 🇸🇪 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! 🌈 👇
