VAT (
Moms) is refundable to visitors who are resident in non-EU countries on goods bought at shops participating in the
Tax-Free Shopping scheme. The refund is payable to the customer when departing from Sweden at either airports or customs offices at ports. There are many traditional
markets and
country fairs throughout Sweden. Special purchases include
glassware and crystal, ceramics, stainless steel and silver,
hemslöjd (cottage industry artifacts) and woodcarvings. Women's and children's clothes are good buys, especially
handknitted Nordic sweaters.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 0930-1800,
Sat 0930-1400/1600. Some department stores stay open until 1900 or longer. In larger towns, some shops have longer opening hours and are also open Sundays 1200-1600. In rural areas, shops and petrol stations close by 1700/1800.
Currency Information:CurrencySwedish Krona (SEK; symbol kr) = 100 öre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of kr10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 öre.
Currency ExchangeCurrency can be converted at FOREX foreign exchange agencies; these are found in major cities, airports and ferry terminals etc.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Most shops and restaurants require ID when paying with a credit card. ATMs are widely available. Personal cheques are no longer used.
Traveller's ChequesWidely accepted. A nominal fee is charged when paying with traveller's cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, visitors are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Wed and Fri 1000-1500, Thurs 1000-1600/1730. Some banks in larger cities have longer opening hours and are open at weekends.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | kr11.71 |
| $1.00= | kr7.76 |
| €1.00= | kr10.62 |
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