A2Norwegian

ATMs & Getting Cash

Essential phrases for finding an ATM, withdrawing cash, and handling card or currency issues in Norway.

Key Phrases

Voice
Finding an ATM · 2 ways to say it

Hvor er nærmeste minibank?

casual

Where is the nearest ATM?

A very common, everyday way to ask people on the street.

Unnskyld, er det en minibank her?

polite

Excuse me, is there an ATM here?

More polite — use with strangers or staff inside a store.

Withdrawing cash · 2 ways to say it

Jeg må ta ut penger.

casual

I need to take out money.

Penger means money in general; this is the most natural way to express the need.

Jeg vil gjerne ta ut kontanter.

polite

I would like to withdraw cash.

Kontanter specifically means physical cash. 'Vil gjerne' is a soft, polite way to express a wish.

Asking about fees · 2 ways to say it

Koster det noe ekstra?

casual

Does it cost anything extra?

A simple way to ask about hidden charges before confirming the withdrawal.

Er det et gebyr for uttak?

neutral

Is there a withdrawal fee?

Gebyr is the standard word for an official fee or bank charge.

Card declined

Minibanken tar ikke kortet mitt.

casual

The ATM won't take my card.

Used when the machine rejects your card or won't read it.

Card stuck

Minibanken slukte kortet mitt!

neutral

The ATM swallowed my card!

Slukte comes from 'å sluke' (to swallow). Crucial phrase if the machine keeps your card.

Asking about the exchange rate · 2 ways to say it

Får jeg en god kurs her?

casual

Do I get a good rate here?

Kurs refers to the exchange rate (valutakurs).

Hva er valutakursen for euro?

neutral

What is the exchange rate for euros?

You can replace 'euro' with 'dollar' or 'pund' as needed.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Jeg må ta ut penger. Hvor er nærmeste minibank?
Local Friend
Det er en der borte, ved matbutikken.
Traveler
Flott. Tar de utenlandske kort?
Local Friend
Ja, det tror jeg.
Traveler
Koster det noe ekstra?
Local Friend
Kanskje et lite gebyr. Du må sjekke skjermen.
Traveler
Vent litt... minibanken tar ikke kortet mitt.
Local Friend
Prøv igjen. Du må kanskje snu det.
Traveler
Nå fungerer det! Hva er valutakursen i dag?
Local Friend
Ikke velg euro. Velg alltid norske kroner, det er billigere.

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