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How to Pay in Norway

Norway is one of the most cashless societies in the world. Nearly everything is paid by card or contactless, so carry minimal physical cash. Public transport is excellent and well-connected via the Entur app, making it easy to reach even remote fjord towns.

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VippsEssential

Norway's dominant mobile payment app used by virtually everyone for splitting bills, paying merchants, and transferring money.

Pro tip: Requires a Norwegian phone number. Most visitors can rely on contactless cards instead.

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