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Money, cards and tipping in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
NOKKrone
Money in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Cards almost everywhere Norwegian kroner; cards and phones work everywhere in Longyearbyen. Shopping is VAT-free, but tours and food are still expensive. US$1 ≈ kr9.62 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Not expected; service is included.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work wherever cards do; Vipps needs a Norwegian bank account.
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Longyearbyen | Cards almost everywhere | Cards and phones work everywhere in town; Norwegian kroner are the currency. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Not expected; service is included.
Is Svalbard and Jan Mayen cashless?
Cards almost everywhere. Norwegian kroner; cards and phones work everywhere in Longyearbyen. Shopping is VAT-free, but tours and food are still expensive.
What currency does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use?
The Krone (NOK). US$1 ≈ kr9.62 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- Governor of Svalbard: entry and residence
- Governor of Svalbard: visas and immigration
- Governor of Svalbard: application and registration for trips
- Governor of Svalbard: alcohol rules
- World Bank open data
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