Market guide · Europe
Selling in Norway
Vipps is used by nearly every adult in Norway and is the default way to pay on many local sites. Norway is outside the EU, so imports go through Norwegian customs.
| Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
|---|---|
| Languages | Norwegian |
| Region | Europe |
| Local acquiring | Available |
| Settlement | T+1 |
| Payout rail | Straks · Seconds |
| Import consumption tax | VAT (MVA) · 25% |
Popular payment methods
Share of online payments by method. Illustrative figures.
| Vipps MobilePay | 45% (45% of online payments) |
|---|---|
| Visa, Mastercard, Amex | 40% (40% of online payments) |
| Klarna | 8% (8% of online payments) |
How to launch in Norway
- 1Open a sandbox accountTest every flow for Norway with test cards and methods before you sign anything.
- 2Turn on local methodsStart with Vipps MobilePay, Klarna.
- 3Process domesticallyDomestic processing in Norway avoids cross-border fees and lifts approval rates.
- 4Settle in NOKHold NOK and convert when you choose, or pay out locally.
- 5Show duty-inclusive pricesQuote VAT (MVA) and duties at checkout so nothing is due on delivery.
- 6Go liveVerify your business, switch your keys and watch the first orders arrive.
Duties and import tax
VAT (MVA) at 25% applies to most imported goods.
Thresholds: VOEC scheme: VAT collected at sale on goods under NOK 3,000
Regulatory notes
- Foreign sellers of low-value goods register under the VOEC scheme and collect Norwegian VAT at checkout.
- Norway follows EU payment rules through the European Economic Area, including strong customer authentication.
Placeholder notes for the prototype, not legal advice.
Customer story nearby
Northwind Outfitters
Retail & Ecommerce
+3.4 pts
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We stopped guessing which fees would land on an order. Duty-inclusive prices took returns down with them.
Mara Lindqvist, Head of Ecommerce Read the story: Northwind Outfitters
Launch in Norway
Try the Norway flow in the sandbox, or talk to us about your rollout.