The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish Crown, abbreviated to SEK. One Swedish Crown is 100 öre.
Currency:
Swedish Krona (SEK) = 100 öre. Notes are in denominations of SEK10, 000, 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of SEK10, 5 and 1, and 50 öre.
Currency exchange:
Currency can be converted at foreign exchange agencies; these are found in major cities, airports and ferry terminals etc. ATMs are widely available.
Automatic cash dispensing machines:
In addition, there will be two types of automatic cash dispensing machines. The trade bank model is blue with the white text; "Bankomat", whereas the saving bank model is red and green with the text; "Minuten". For foreign VISA card, either of the two types will do. Moreover, accepted cards will be marked on all of the automatic cash dispensing machines. The automatic cash dispensing machines can be found at most banks and other places throughout the large cities, as well as in the larger villages. The banks can provide a list of where the automatic cash dispensing machines can be found. |
