Is American Express (Amex) accepted in Norway?

04 Apr 2023

The answer is Yes. The most common credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diners Club, and American Express, are widely accepted throughout Norway. You can withdraw money with Amex cards in most ATMs in Norway.

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In the early 1970s, American Express was the first to introduce credit cards to Norwegian consumers. Credit cards based on the Visa and Mastercard networks appeared a few years later. The number of Norwegian retailers that accept Amex cards is growing, but there is still some way to go before Visa and Mastercard spread.

Until 2018, DNB handled the American Express cards in Norway. After the collaboration with Norway's major bank ended, Amex took control of the Norwegian market via American Express Services Europe Ltd. Customers noticed the change in that the cards were converted from credit cards to billing cards, which was not as popular with everyone.

In Norway, American Express offers several cards, including the pure Amex Green Card, Basic Card, Gold Card, and Platinum Card.

Is paying with American Express Norway safe?

It is safe to use an American Express credit card in Norway. The likelihood of fraud or abuse is almost nil. Purchases are also safe from theft and damage. With an American Express card, you can also get a delivery guarantee and reserve the payment afterward.

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