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Do you need a credit card to book or check in at a hotel in Norway?

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Short answer

Usually a credit or debit card is enough: Scandic requires a valid credit or debit card for online bookings, and Strawberry hotels accept all major debit and credit cards. Most Strawberry hotels have been cash-free since 2018, so plan to pay by card. With Scandic's flexible rates, the card is only a guarantee.

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Why

  1. Scandic says a valid credit or debit card is always needed to book on its website or app.
  2. Scandic accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, Dankort and JCB at reception.
  3. Thon Hotels takes Visa and Mastercard both online and at its hotels, and some rates can be paid on arrival.

Details

Strawberry says most of its hotels became cash-free in early 2018. With a flexible rate at Scandic, no payment is taken in advance, and you can guarantee the booking for a late arrival when you book.

Tip

Carry a Visa or Mastercard, which Scandic, Thon and Strawberry all accept, and do not count on paying in cash.

What may differ

Small independent hotels set their own terms. At Juvet Landscape Hotel, for example, reservations are guaranteed by credit card unless other arrangements are made, and the stay is charged in full 28 days before arrival.

Common misconception

You must have a credit card to book or check in at a Norwegian hotel.

What actually happens

Debit cards work too at Scandic and Strawberry: Scandic accepts a credit or debit card for bookings, and Strawberry accepts all major debit and credit cards.

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This answer is for reference only. Payment rules can change, so check the hotel's terms before you travel.

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