doglover3 Posted September 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have seen a few other postings about tipping while in Norway, but I'm still unclear. Is one expected to tip tour guides and drivers, both on ship excursions and private? If Norway is primarily a cash-free culture, can you somehow tip with a credit card? I would love to not have to get another foreign currency that we may not need or use up. On a related note, do you need kroner coins for the restrooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted September 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Tips are not expected in Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrJ Berkshire Posted September 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2017 No tips in Norway. Prices are so high you won't be able to afford it!!! Toilets equally are not in need of coins. Unlikely you will need kroner, you can use cc for most things from a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It is not common practice to tip in Norway. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover3 Posted September 19, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thank you all for your feedback. There seems to be a consensus opinion!:) Sounds like we don't need kroner and we will have a debit card in addition to our credit cards, just in case we need to find an ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allentownahoy Posted September 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2017 There are places that need coins for toilets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted September 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Like in many european countries tipping is less common then in the USA. However I know guides, drivers and others will be very happy if you tip a small amount as appreciation. Local currency or US$ will be welcome. If not in local currency then please no coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted September 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thank you all for your feedback. There seems to be a consensus opinion!:) Sounds like we don't need kroner and we will have a debit card in addition to our credit cards, just in case we need to find an ATM. As mentioned by allentownahoy, most public toilets require coins. The only pay toilets I saw that would accept credit cards were in the Bergen train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poipu04 Posted September 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I brought fifty dollars worth of Norwegian kroner just to be safe. I found there was a small discount for paying for the hop on hop off bus in cash. I didn't need coins for the toilet but only used museum and restaurant toilets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsrdsrdsr Posted September 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Like in many european countries tipping is less common then in the USA. However I know guides, drivers and others will be very happy if you tip a small amount as appreciation. Local currency or US$ will be welcome. If not in local currency then please no coins. They will of course accept tips in any currency, but be aware that USDollars in Norway are as useful as Norwegian Kroner in the US. All they can do is take them to a bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted September 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2017 They will of course accept tips in any currency, but be aware that USDollars in Norway are as useful as Norwegian Kroner in the US. All they can do is take them to a bank. US$ are easier to change at any bank in Norway or any european country then the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipBrat Posted September 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2017 They will of course accept tips in any currency, but be aware that USDollars in Norway are as useful as Norwegian Kroner in the US. All they can do is take them to a bank. This is an exaggeration no? Sure the bank or they could also save for a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaisatsu Posted September 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2017 US$ are easier to change at any bank in Norway or any european country then the other way around. I'm not sure that's true. There are a growing number of bank branches in Norway that do not have any cash at all. Most banking is done online or via ATMs, so physical banks tend to focus almost exclusively on account administration, loan applications, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I'm not sure that's true. There are a growing number of bank branches in Norway that do not have any cash at all. Most banking is done online or via ATMs, so physical banks tend to focus almost exclusively on account administration, loan applications, etc. And if you find a bank where you can exchange money there is a quite high fee. I’ll suggest tipping if any in local currency. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted September 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Like most places in Europe, we have visited Norway a couple of times and never needed any cash. If you want to add a tip with a CC it is possible, but not necessary. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsrdsrdsr Posted September 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 30, 2017 This is an exaggeration no? Sure the bank or they could also save for a trip. Maybe a slight exaggeration, because I've never tried changing Norwegian Kroner into Dollars in the USA (or anywhere else). But my point was really that the only thing a Norwegian can do with US Dollars is to take them to a bank and exchange them. Only the most touristy of tourist shops takes US cash, and the tour guides don't spend money there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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