The monetary unit in Sweden is the krona (plural “kronor”) and equals 100 öre. Bank notes are printed in values of 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 kronor, coins 1, 5 and 10 kronor.
There is no limit on the amount of Swedish and foreign currency taken into Sweden.
Sweden has yet to ratify the Euro treaty.
Credit cards
Major credit cards (some restrictions apply to American Express) are widely accepted throughout Sweden at banks, hotels, stores, restaurants, taxis, car rental companies, and for air, ship and rail tickets.
You can get cash with your Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or Cirrus card at any “Bankomat” or “Uttagsautomat” ATM.
Travellers’ cheques
Travellers’ cheques are generally accepted as payment throughout Sweden. Change will be given in Swedish kronor.
Please note that a nominal fee is charged when using the cheques as payment.