Consumption patterns

• Cash - Norwegian Krone (NOK)

Norway uses its own currency, the Norwegian Krone (NOK).Many Norwegians rarely carry cash. You might find some places, especially in larger cities, that are entirely cashless.In Norway, the maximum legal limit for cash payments is 20,000 NOK. 

• Card payments - Visa/Mastercard

Your debit or credit card will be your best friend in Norway. Virtually everywhere – shops, restaurants, hotels, museums, taxis, and even many smaller kiosks and cafes – accepts card payments.

• Mobile payment - Vipps/Apple Pay/Google Pay

Vipps is a mobile payment app commonly used by Norwegians, but as a foreigner, you might not be able to use it because it requires a Norwegian bank account and a national ID. 

Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted anywhere in Norway that supports contactless card payments.