How to order Norwegian Kroner
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Order your Norwegian Kroner online with our currency click & collect service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your selected M&S store’s bureau de change.
Click & collect NOK in as little as 60 seconds*.
*Subject to availability.
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Or visit a participating M&S store to buy Norwegian Kroner. With stores nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at a time that suits you.
Why buy Norwegian Kroner from M&S Travel Money?
Start your trip to Norway the easy way with a straightforward currency exchange. With M&S Travel Money, you can expect:
- Stores open 7 days a week.**
- A choice of collection options.
- Over 50 currencies avaliable in selected stores.
**Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Norwegian Krone currency
The Norwegian Krone (plural ‘Kroner’) is Norway’s official currency. Its currency code is NOK and its symbol is kr, though ‘Nkr’ is sometimes used to distinguish it from the Swedish Krona or Danish Krone. Each Krone is made up of 100 Øre and NOK comes in both coins and notes.
Coins include:
NOK1, NOK5, NOK10, NOK20
Banknotes include:
NOK50, NOK100, NOK200, NOK500, nNOK1,000
You can buy Norwegian Krone online using our click & collect service. Or to buy in person, visit us in a participating M&S Travel Money location.
Guide to Norway
Viking history… winter sports… modern cities… and of course not forgetting Elsa… Norway has something for everyone.
You can take a relaxing cruise and marvel at the Norwegian fjords or venture up to the Arctic Circle to watch the northern lights. And if you’re looking for a skiing holiday, Norway has no shortage of snow-covered mountains!
Whether exploring hip Oslo or whale watching in Tromsø, you’ll find Norway is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Frequently asked questions
Credit and debit cards are accepted in most areas of Norway, but bear in mind that much of the country is remote, where connectivity for card payments can be unreliable. Travelling with cash currency means you can always be sure of having a way to pay, and allows you to avoid the fees, charges and unfavourable rates often associated with card payments.
Norway has a reputation for being expensive. For instance, a basic meal in a restaurant can cost:
- NOK200 (£14.27) in Oslo or Stavanger.
- NOK190 (£13.56) in Bergen.
- NOK185 (£13.20) in Drøbak.
- NOK150 (£10.71) in Arendal.
Major cities in Norway tend to be pricier than smaller towns. If you’re visiting bigger cities like Oslo and Bergen, you may need to bring more Kroner with you.
Some shops close to the Swedish border may let you pay in Swedish krona, but the Norwegian krone is the preferred currency.
Unlike its neighbour Finland, Norway isn’t a member of the European Union. If you’re travelling into Norway with euros (EUR), you’ll need to exchange them for Norwegian kroner.
Typically, you’ll only be able to spend Norwegian Kroner in Norway. Close to the Swedish border you may occasionally be able to pay in Swedish Kronor but this is never guaranteed.
You can visit Norway for up to 90 days in a 180-day period without a visa. If you want to stay for longer or earn money, you’ll need to apply for the appropriate visa or work permit. You should always research the most up to date visa guidelines before planning a trip.
Other passport holders should check the entry requirements with your country’s embassy.
Tipping in Norway is entirely optional. Most service workers consider tips a nice bonus, but won’t be offended if you decide not to leave one.
Norway has two official languages: Norwegian and Sámi.
Norwegian is the most widely spoken language, stemming from Old Norse. If you can speak other Nordic languages like Swedish or Danish, chances are you’ll understand bits of Norwegian too.
You may also hear these recognised national languages:
- Kven
- Romani
- Scandoromani
If you can’t speak any of Norway’s languages, don’t worry about being lost in translation; nearly 90% of Norwegians speak English.
Norway is usually considered a safe place to visit, but you should always check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) latest government travel advice before visiting Norway.
The summer season (June to August) is ideal if you’re looking to explore the Norwegian fjords. With the warmer weather, you can travel down Norway’s waterways without needing to wrap up.
Norway’s ski season starts in November and lasts until April. Regular snow flurries make November to January the best time to ski, though March is also popular due to the longer days and milder weather.
If you’re heading to Norway to see the northern lights, visit Svalbard between October and April. Just remember that Norway’s weather can be cold and unpredictable, particularly the further north you travel.
Other popular currencies
If you are planning a future holiday or a trip that takes in multiple destinations, these other currencies may be useful: