Starting in October, all shops in Norway will be legally required to accept cash payments up to 20,000 kroner.
Norway is set to enforce a sweeping cash acceptance law starting in October 2024, requiring shops to accept cash payments for transactions up to 20,000 kroner (around $1,875). But here’s the warning—while businesses have until January 2025 before fines kick in, those who ignore this law could face substantial penalties. This rule excludes online-only shops and allows temporary exemptions for technical or security concerns, but physical businesses must prepare now