Paying & Splitting the Bill

Can we get the bill, please?

The standard way to ask a waiter for the bill.

We would like to pay whenever it suits you.

Very polite; good for busy restaurants where you do not want to rush the staff.

How much do we owe you?

Often used in casual bars or cafes when ordering directly at the counter.

What does it come to for us in total?

A natural way to ask for the grand total if you are paying for the whole table.

I am treating this time, so you can pay next time.

Common among friends to avoid splitting a small bill.

I will take the bill for the both of us.

Clear and direct when you want to inform the waiter that you are paying.

Is it possible to split the bill three ways?

In Norway, waiters will often easily split the amount evenly on separate card terminals.

I am only paying for what I have eaten.

Direct; implies you will tell the waiter which items were yours.

Is it possible that we pay for what we ordered, individually?

A polite way to ask for itemized splitting before the waiter prints the receipt.

Do you take credit cards, or is it only regular debit cards that apply?

Some smaller Norwegian places only accept domestic debit cards (BankAxept).

Should I enter the tip directly on the terminal before I type the PIN?

The most common way to tip in Norway; the waiter hands you the terminal to enter the total sum yourself.

Just round it up to five hundred.

Friendly way to tell the waiter to keep the change or add a tip to a round number.

Was the payment approved, or do I need to try the card one more time?

Useful if the card terminal takes a long time or shows an error.

Do not need a receipt, thanks anyway!

Drops the subject ('jeg') for a very common spoken rhythm.

Can I get an itemized receipt, since I need it for work?

Good for business trips; 'spesifisert kvittering' shows the exact items and VAT.