ATMs & Getting Cash
Essential phrases for finding an ATM, withdrawing cash, and handling common card problems in Norway.
Key Phrases
Hvor er nærmeste minibank?
neutralWhere is the nearest ATM?
Er det en minibank her?
casualIs there an ATM here?
A conversational way to ask if one is nearby.
Unnskyld, har dere en minibank?
politeExcuse me, do you have an ATM?
Use when asking staff in a store or bank.
Jeg trenger kontanter.
neutralI need cash.
Er det et gebyr?
neutralIs there a fee?
Koster det penger?
casualDoes it cost money?
A very common, everyday way to ask if a service costs extra.
Kortet fungerer ikke.
neutralThe card doesn't work.
Den tar ikke kortet.
casualIt doesn't take the card.
A simple way to say the machine is rejecting your card.
Minibanken har kortet!
neutralThe ATM has the card!
Use immediately if the machine swallows your card.
Hva er kursen?
neutralWhat is the exchange rate?