The Swedish
Krona is the official currency in Sweden.
1 Swedish Krona (SEK) = 100 öre
Notes
are in denominations of SEK 20, 50, 100, 500 1,000 and 10,000.
Coins are in denominations of 50 öre,
SEK 1, 5 and 10.
Currency exchange
Currency can be exchanged at FOREX foreign exchange
agencies, these are found in major cities, ferry terminals and airports
etc. ATM's are widely accessible.
Credit
& debit cards
The widely accepted cards are Visa, MasterCard,
American Express and Diners Club, as well as Eurocheque cards.
It is advised to check with your debit or credit card company for
details of merchant acceptability and other facilities which may
be available.
Travellers cheques
Travellers cheques are widely accepted.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised
to take travellers cheques in Pounds Sterling, Euros or US Dollars.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures should be perceived as a guide to the movements
of the Swedish Krona against the US Dollar and UK Pounds Sterling:
Date
Nov
'07
£1.00=
13.26346
$1.00=
6.32660
Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the export and import of local or foreign
currency.
Banking hours
Banks are open from Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9.30 am
to 3.00 pm, and Thursdays 9.30 am to 3.00 pm / 5.30 pm.
Some banks in large cities are open at weekends and have longer
opening hours.
