Banking

Debit and credit cards are widely used in Norway. If you are staying in Norway for an extensive period of time, you may consider opening a Norwegian bank account. Note that you must wait for your National Identity Number (fødselsnummer) before opening a Norwegian bank account.

Links
* List of banks in Norway: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Norway

* Ny i Norge: http://www.nyinorge.no/en/Ny-i-Norge-velg-sprak/New-in-Norway/Residence/...