Exchanging Money
Essential phrases for asking about exchange rates, avoiding extra fees, and getting the right mix of cash when traveling in Norway.
Key Phrases
Hva er kursen for euro i dag?
neutralWhat is the exchange rate for euros today?
The standard way to ask for the daily rate.
Hvor mye får jeg for tusen kroner?
casualHow much do I get for a thousand kroner?
A direct, conversational way to ask about the conversion.
Tar dere et gebyr for å veksle?
neutralDo you charge a fee to exchange?
Useful to confirm before handing over your money.
Er det et gebyr i tillegg?
casualIs there a fee on top?
A quick way to check for extra costs.
Kan jeg få noen små sedler?
neutralCan I get some small bills?
Helpful so you can buy small items later.
Jeg vil gjerne ha to hundrelapper, takk.
politeI would like two hundred-krone notes, please.
A polite and specific request for change.
Jeg trenger litt mynt til bussen.
casualI need some coins for the bus.
Notice that 'mynt' is often used as an uncountable mass noun in Norwegian.
Kursen var bedre på flyplassen.
neutralThe rate was better at the airport.
Uses the allowed past tense (var) and a comparative adjective (bedre).
Det er billigere å bruke minibank.
casualIt is cheaper to use an ATM.
A common realization about ATMs versus exchange bureaus.