Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eurocard (
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MasterCard (
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Visa (
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Currency
The Norwegian krone is most often represented either as Nkr (preceding the number, as in
thisbook),NOK(precedingthenumber)orsimplykr(followingtheamount).OneNorwe-
gian krone (Nkr1) equals 100 øre.
Taxes & Refunds
For goods that cost more than Nkr315 at shops displaying the 'Global Refund Tax Free
Shopping' logo, you're entitled to a 'Refund Cheque' for the 25% MVA (the equivalent of
value-added or sales tax). At the point of sale, you fill out the cheque with your name, ad-
dress and passport number, and then, at your departure point from the country, you present
yoursealedgoods,passportandRefundChequetocollecttherefund;ferrypassengersnor-
mally collect their refund from the purser during limited hours once the boat has sailed.
For more information, pick up the
How to Shop Tax Free
brochure from most tourist
offices and some tourist shops
,
which explains the procedure and lists border crossings at
which refunds can be collected, or visit
www.globalrefund.no
.
Tipping
Service charges and tips are included in restaurant bills and taxi fares and tipping on a
North American scale is not expected. It is, however, customary to round up the bill. If the
service has been particularly helpful, feel free to leave more.
Travellers Cheques
Post offices, some tourist offices and banks accept all brands of travellers cheques, which
command a better exchange rate than cash by about 2% (but this may be cancelled out by
commission fees).
