Is PayPal or Venmo used in Norway?
PayPal, Venmo and how people in Norway pay.
Short answer
PayPal works in Norway for online shopping and sending money, but Venmo cannot be used here, because you cannot sign in to Venmo from outside the US. In shops, most people pay by card or phone, and mobile payments made up 37% of in-store payments in March 2026, according to Norges Bank.
Why
- PayPal has a Norwegian site, paypal.com/no, where you can add debit cards, credit cards and bank accounts and send or request money.
- Venmo's help centre states that you will not be able to sign in to your Venmo account if you are not currently in the US.
- Venmo users can still pay PayPal users in Norway, which is on Venmo's list of markets for cross-platform payments, with an international limit of USD 2,500 per transaction.
Details
The Norwegian app for paying friends is Vipps, but it requires BankID, a Norwegian phone number, a Norwegian Visa card or Mastercard and an account in a Norwegian bank. Cash has made up about 3% of payments in Norway since 2020, according to Norges Bank. Visitors can pay by card almost everywhere, and Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted.
Tip
If a friend in the US uses Venmo, they can send money to your PayPal account in Norway, but international payment fees may apply.
What may differ
If you are outside the US for a long time, Venmo suggests contacting its support team or opening an account with its parent company PayPal.
People also ask
- Can I use PayPal in Norway?
- Is there Venmo in Norway?
- Where can I pay with PayPal in Norway?
Sources
- PayPal NorwayChecked at:
- Venmo: Accessing Venmo while abroadChecked at:
- Venmo: Sending money between Venmo and PayPalChecked at:
- Norges Bank: Financial Infrastructure 2026Checked at:
- Vipps help: What do I need to use Vipps?Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Services and terms can change, so check PayPal and Venmo before you rely on them.
Digital payments in NorwayRelated questions
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How do I find the IBAN for my Norwegian bank account?
You find the IBAN for your Norwegian account in your bank's online bank or app under the account details, and also on your account statement.
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Why did my hotel or car rental company block money on my card in Norway?
Hotels and car rental companies reserve money on your card as security, and the reservation is released once the final amount is settled.
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How do I pay a Norwegian invoice with a KID number from abroad?
To pay a Norwegian invoice from abroad, make an international transfer to the payee's IBAN and BIC and enter the KID number as the payment reference.
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Do Norwegian banks charge an annual fee for debit cards?
Yes, banks such as DNB charge an annual fee for an adult debit card, currently NOK 295 a year, while cards for children and young people are free.