The Swedish Currency is the Swedish Krona (SEK) which can be divided into 100 Ore. More than one Swedish Krona is known as Kronor. Swedish banknotes are available in the following denominations: 1,000 Kronor, 500 Kronor, 100 Kronor, 50 Kronor and 20 Kronor. Swedish coins include 10 Kronor, 5 Kronor and 1 Krona.
Planning a trip to Sweden?
If you are planning to visit Sweden for a holiday or a business trip remember that Sweden has an extremely good standard of living which will seem rather expensive. On the plus side although this country is expensive the travel experience is superb, most hotels, transport and restaurants are high quality. Careful planning on where you want to stay and what you can afford to visit is a good way to reduce costs and save some money.
Best Swedish Krona tourist exchange rates
Remember to buy your travel money before you travel to Sweden. Visit our tourist exchange rate comparison table to find out who is offering the best foreign exchange rate. From the table simple compare each currency provider on exchange rates and fees to find the best travel money deal for you and then click on the buy now button to be shown a full range of exchange rates which will include Swedish Korona. We have trailed the high street and travel money online to bring you the best foreign exchange rates available.
Sweden is an extremely expensive country so you want to ensure that you get the best possible exchange rates when converting your pounds into Swedish Kronors. It is therefore imperative that you avoid using the bank to buy your travel money. Banks offer a far lower exchange rate compared to other leading UK travel money providers, which is shown in our tourist rate comparison tables. If you convert your British pounds into Swedish Kronor at your local bank you will end feeling rather short changed! The same can be assumed if you buy your foreign currency from the airport. Airport bureau de changes have absolutely no competition so will offer you an uncompetitive lower exchange rate than you could potentially buy online. Buy currency online now.
Buying Currency whilst in Sweden.
Although it is best to buy your holiday money in the UK before you travel, you may find yourself running low on funds whilst abroad and with a need to buy more Swedish Kronor. Swedish banks exchange all major currencies in either travel money or travellers cheques. You can make withdrawals from all ATM machines that display the relevant Visa or Mastercard symbol. Do check what fees you will be charged by your bank for using this method to withdrawal more funds.
Banks
Banks in Sweden are generally open between the hours of 0900-1500 Monday to Friday, some do offer extended opening hours on a Thursday and are open until 1800.
Swedish banks are closed on weekends and public holidays.
Visit our travel money comparison tables to find out which of the UK’s leading providers is offering you the best exchange rate with the lowest fees.
