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What currency does Sweden use?

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Swedish krona (SEK)

Choose SEK. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.

Money in Sweden

Sweden uses the Swedish krona, currency code SEK. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose SEK instead.

Tipping

Not expected. Rounding up or 5–10% for good service is appreciated.

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What currency does Sweden use?

The Swedish krona (SEK).

Should I pay in pounds or SEK in Sweden?

Choose SEK. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.

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