What Currency Is Kronor?

What Currency Is "Kronor"? (UK Traveller’s Guide)

If you've come across the term "kronor" while researching travel or currency exchange, it refers to the Swedish currency. However, the word is also related to other currencies in the Nordic region. This guide explains what "kronor" is, where it’s used, and how it differs from similar-sounding currencies.

What Is "Kronor"?

"Kronor" is the plural form of "krona", the official currency of Sweden.

• Currency name: Swedish krona (singular), kronor (plural)

• Currency symbol: kr

• ISO code: SEK

• Subunit: 1 krona = 100 öre

Issued by Sveriges Riksbank (Swedish central bank), the Swedish krona is the only currency legally used in Sweden.

Do Other Countries Use Kronor?

No. Only Sweden uses kronor (SEK). However, other Nordic countries have currencies with similar names:

• Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK)

• Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK)

• Iceland uses the króna (ISK)

Each is separate, with different values and central banks. They are not interchangeable, despite similar naming.

How to Use Kronor in Sweden

• All prices in Sweden are listed in SEK

• Credit/debit cards (especially Visa and Mastercard) are widely accepted

• Contactless and mobile payments are common—even for small transactions

• ATMs dispense Swedish kronor

Cash is used less frequently, as Sweden is one of the most cashless societies in the world.

FAQs

Is kronor the same as euro or GBP?
No. Kronor refers specifically to Swedish currency (SEK) and is separate from both the euro and British pound.

Can I use kronor in Denmark or Norway?
No. You must use local currency—NOK in Norway and DKK in Denmark.

How can I exchange GBP to kronor?
You can do so in the UK at major currency exchange providers or withdraw SEK from ATMs in Sweden using a fee-free travel card.