Sweden Money

Currency

Swedish Krona (SEK; symbol kr) = 100 öre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of kr10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 öre.

Currency Exchange

Currency can be converted at FOREX foreign exchange agencies; these are found in major cities, airports and ferry terminals etc.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Most shops and restaurants require ID when paying with a credit card. ATMs are widely available. Personal cheques are no longer used.

Traveller's Cheques

Widely accepted. A nominal fee is charged when paying with traveller's cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, visitors are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

Banking Hours

Mon-Wed and Fri 1000-1500, Thurs 1000-1600/1730. Some banks in larger cities have longer opening hours and are open at weekends.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 11.46 SEK
1.00 USD = 6.86 SEK
1.00 EUR = 10.2 SEK
Currency conversion rates as of16 November 2009
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