Is Vipps down right now, and why is Vipps not working?
Live status, typical reasons Vipps fails and what to do.
Short answer
To see if Vipps is down, check the official Vipps MobilePay status page, which shows live and past disruptions for Norway, Denmark and Finland. If everything there is operational, check your own setup: an expired or blocked card, too little money or a reached limit can stop a payment, and the app needs iOS 16 or Android 9 or newer.
Why
- The status page at status.vippsmobilepay.com lists services such as App Login and Payment Processing for each country.
- Vipps names an expired or blocked card, a blocked account, too little money and a reached amount limit as reasons a payment can fail.
- Vipps supports iOS 16 and Android 9 or newer, and on a phone too old to update, the app cannot be used.
Details
You can subscribe to updates from the status page by email or through an RSS feed. If your profile has been blocked for security or other reasons, Vipps asks you to contact customer service. To use Vipps at all, you need BankID, a Norwegian mobile number, a Norwegian Visa or Mastercard and an account in a Norwegian bank.
Tip
Update your phone's operating system and the Vipps app before you contact support, since an outdated system can stop the app from working.
What may differ
Planned maintenance is announced on the status page in advance, and during such work some services, such as invoice payments, may be unavailable.
People also ask
- Is Vipps down?
- Are there problems with Vipps right now?
- Why can't I log in to Vipps?
Sources
- Vipps MobilePay: Service statusChecked at:
- Vipps MobilePay help: I can't send money to another personChecked at:
- Vipps MobilePay help: Which operating systems does Vipps support?Checked at:
- Vipps MobilePay help: What do I do if my profile is blocked?Checked at:
- Vipps MobilePay help: What do I need to use Vipps?Checked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026. For the live situation, see the Vipps MobilePay status page.
Digital payments in NorwayRelated questions
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How do I find the IBAN for my Norwegian bank account?
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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?
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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.