Opening a bank account in Norway

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Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder28 September 2011 07:43:18

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Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Norway ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in Norway ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

vingori Active member

Member since 28 December 2009

vingoriActive member28 September 2011 08:38:15

From my personal experience I can tell that as long as you have a valid permit to live in Norway (work/residences/any other) opening a bank account is pretty easy. All you need is a letter from Skatt/NAV in which your Social ID number & name is published (IS A MUST) and then your Passport. In some of the private banks the account is opened in 15-20 minutes flat and is also operational the very same moment. Off course the debit card & internet banking credentials take couple of weeks to be facilitated.

Recommendations - If you have a need to withdraw money at ATM's frequently I would certainly recommend DnBNOR or Nordea. If not, then you have many options to choose (Fokus, Cultura (Social banking), Sparebank, etc). But I know from experience DnB has a wonderful Net Banking portal and above all every little stuff is published both in Norsk & English.

Hope this helps.

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP28 September 2011 09:44:57

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Thank you for these tips vingori!

Harmonie.

camilla_ Member

Member since 04 February 2011

camilla_Member01 October 2011 13:35:01

Hi,
I lived for 6 months in Tromsø in 2011, now I came back to Italy, but I will be back in Norway next year.
In the meantime I want to open a bank account (I didn't need it during my first stay), before I move back to Tromsø. Does anyone know if foreigners non-residents in Norway can do it? (I would assume not, but you never know...).
Tusen takk!

Cute Cannuk New member

Member since 20 April 2015

Cute CannukNew member11 July 2016 18:16:27

Hi need help! Got my D Number sll good ! Now witch bank is easier? No more teller all by internet Outch!
Please Help need it soon!!!!!!🇨🇦👧🏽

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