We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
credit card in Norway
NowRetired
Posts: 366 Forumite
in Credit cards
Are there any problems with using a credit card in Norway or is it just the same as at home??
Getting forgetful, if you think I've asked this before I probably have. :rotfl:
0
Comments
-
Some card companies require you to advise them of your whereabouts before you travel.0
-
Not really what I asked but if after advising my bank of my travels can I go into a little cafe, buy a cup of coffee then hand over my credit card to pay for it like at home or will the Norwegian cafe owner, or whoever, throw a fit because I am not paying in cash?Some card companies require you to advise them of your whereabouts before you travel.Getting forgetful, if you think I've asked this before I probably have. :rotfl:0 -
Its pretty much the same as here e.g. some small places may have a minimum spend before you can use a card. If you're unsure I'd ask the vendor before ordering. They all speak excellent english so you won't have any trouble
0 -
It's the same in Norway as it is here, why would they throw a fit?0
-
Well it's a reasonable answer to what you typed.NowRetired wrote: »Not really what I asked0 -
NowRetired wrote: »Not really what I asked but if after advising my bank of my travels can I go into a little cafe, buy a cup of coffee then hand over my credit card to pay for it like at home or will the Norwegian cafe owner, or whoever, throw a fit because I am not paying in cash?
How rude! You asked a very non specific question and then get funny about it when someone tries to help you.0 -
scottishblondie wrote: »Its pretty much the same as here e.g. some small places may have a minimum spend before you can use a card. If you're unsure I'd ask the vendor before ordering. They all speak excellent english so you won't have any trouble
Spend wherever we've been in Norway (which is most of the large settlements) has been either 50 or 100kr.
In most of Norway, just a couple of coffees will do that, so the limits are lower by comparison than the UK.
CK💙💛 💔0 -
When in Oslo a few weeks ago I found card acceptance to be fantastic - in the bars people routinely paid for drinks with a card and they took my Diners Club everywhere I went without even raising an eyebrow.Never argue with an idiot. Especially not this idiot because I'm always right anyway.0
-
I found they were surprised if you used cash!
Be prepared to spend a lot of moneyVuja De - the feeling you'll be here later0 -
Used my cards in numerous places in Norway - never had a problem. Never told the card issuer beforehand either !0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.3K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.4K Life & Family
- 261.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards