Popular Post webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 Several foreign banks do not want to accept the Swedish krona - which affects travelers who cannot exchange money during the trip. According to the currency dealer Forex, it has not been possible to exchange the Swedish krona abroad for several days. For Swedish tourists, it becomes problematic, as they cannot exchange money for the local currency. According to Dagens Nyheter, Thailand and some countries in the Middle East refuse to buy in the Swedish krona. When Swedish tourists visited foreign banks and exchange offices, they were told that "Sweden does not want the krona to be used abroad", according to DN. Forex has confirmed the information on its website. "Many customers contacted Forex customer service and wondered what to do after they failed to obtain local currencies abroad," says Tom Friberg, head of communications at Forex, to DN. The change happened suddenly and many were taken aback. “It happened quickly. Overnight starting May 31. But it also seems that foreign banks and exchange offices have started to act like this a few days before," says Tom Friberg. According to Forex, it is about Nordic banks no longer wanting to repatriate (buy back) their local currencies from abroad. Since the turn of the year, Danish banks have acted in this way, and now Norwegian and Swedish banks are also doing the same. This in turn means that foreign banks or exchange offices cannot get rid of the Swedish currency that they buy in from, for example, tourists. There is not much information from the Swedish banks about this. Forex writes on its website that they are currently working on finding answers. Those of you planning to travel abroad should make sure to exchange money before departure. Also do not take Swedish cash abroad with you, Forex writes on its website. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 SuperRich are not accepting Danish or Norwegian Krone, or Swedish Krona. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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treetops Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 There's another thread from a few days ago saying the TT exchanges in Pattaya weren't taking them. Government blaming the banks and banks blaming the government IIRC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 If suddenly "taken to bed" I feel sorry for anyone who has to rely on Thai bank ATM fees. In the meanwhile these Swedes can use their credit/debit cards. Cash should be banned anyway, I here it is not easy to use in Stockholm. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post it is what it is Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: If suddenly "taken to bed" I feel sorry for anyone who has to rely on Thai bank ATM fees. In the meanwhile these Swedes can use their credit/debit cards. Cash should be banned anyway, I here it is not easy to use in Stockholm. Cash should be banned anyway, I here it is not easy to use in Stockholm. eh? 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 17 minutes ago, it is what it is said: Cash should be banned anyway, I here it is not easy to use in Stockholm. eh? I believe cash should be banned in all countries I want every kroner of income taxed and every satang of purchases subject to VAT if appropriate. I hear "should have said heard or read" most business in Stockholm do not accept cash. Is that incorrect information. I have only been to Göteborg airport. 2 2 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post it is what it is Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: I believe cash should be banned in all countries I want every kroner of income taxed and every satang of purchases subject to VAT if appropriate. I hear "should have said heard or read" most business in Stockholm do not accept cash. Is that incorrect information. I have only been to Göteborg airport. ok for people with bank accounts and smart phones. what do people who don't have bank accounts and/or smart phones do, return to bartering?! cashless payments may be convenient and easy in cities, this is not the case in many rural areas, even in the uk, in developing counties it would be a disaster. 11 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spermwhale Posted June 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2023 Very few establishments in Sweden even accept cash anymore. The chances of a Swede traveling abroad with Swedish banknotes to exchange into local currency is absurd. They are all plugged in and paying with debit or credit cards as well as apps. This is really a non-story, unless somebody brought over a bunch of Swedish cash and has kept in a box at home. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Troy Tempest Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 A recent study has shown that the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on solid surfaces like coins for up to four days and on paper like cash for up to three hours, but the virus was no longer infectious (viable) after that point. Maybe people are scared of catching Krona Virus? 3 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: The change happened suddenly and many were taken to bed. Is this a new phrase that doesn't mean what it says? It's hard to keep up with changing language, such as bad now meaning good, wicked also meaning good, and so on. Words meaning the opposite of what they used to. Who even begins these changes? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny41 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Why the Swedish Krona has fallen - lowest in 15 years The Swedish Krona has approached historically low levels against the euro and the dollar - largely due to international concerns about the property market. This is bad news for Swedes hoping to travel abroad this summer, but good news for some Swedish businesses. https://www.riedia.com/article/en/swedish-krona-fallen-lowest-15-years-2023-06-04/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Is this a new phrase that doesn't mean what it says? It's a very old phrase that has fallen out of fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Did Swedes and Norwegians really travel to faraway countries with cash in their exotic local currencies, hoping to exchange it? I'd have assumed they had the good sense to take along cash in a major currency or use cards. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny41 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, Caldera said: Did Swedes and Norwegians really travel to faraway countries with cash in their exotic local currencies, hoping to exchange it? I'd have assumed they had the good sense to take along cash in a major currency or use cards. There is many media reports In Swedish language where people have been asking is it legal for a foreign bank or exchange office to refused Swedish Krona so I assume yes people have taken Krona banknotes with them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 5 hours ago, it is what it is said: ok for people with bank accounts and smart phones. what do people who don't have bank accounts and/or smart phones do, return to bartering?! cashless payments may be convenient and easy in cities, this is not the case in many rural areas, even in the uk, in developing counties it would be a disaster. it will be a sad day when everything goes cashless, it might be convenient but you are then at the mercy of banks and charges for every transaction, that will be a sad day when we have no choice 10 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Is this a new phrase that doesn't mean what it says? It's hard to keep up with changing language, such as bad now meaning good, wicked also meaning good, and so on. Words meaning the opposite of what they used to. Who even begins these changes? The phrase caught me also. I was not familiar … after a bit, it dawned on me … equals “caught sleeping”, not being aware of the sudden change. Then it made sense. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h90 Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Captain Monday said: I believe cash should be banned in all countries I want every kroner of income taxed and every satang of purchases subject to VAT if appropriate. I hear "should have said heard or read" most business in Stockholm do not accept cash. Is that incorrect information. I have only been to Göteborg airport. Soon there will be the digital money...You'll be happy (and own nothing).... 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Are Swedish banks still allowing bank transfers to other countries ?? My neighbour has his Swedish pension sent over monthly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h90 Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, smedly said: it will be a sad day when everything goes cashless, it might be convenient but you are then at the mercy of banks and charges for every transaction, that will be a sad day when we have no choice Not only that...there are endless possibilities if government doesn't like you anymore....Heck could be bad enough if there is a technical problem. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, wwest5829 said: The phrase caught me also. I was not familiar … after a bit, it dawned on me … equals “caught sleeping”, not being aware of the sudden change. Then it made sense. Then why didn't it say that? Bizarre :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroveHillWanderer Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Is this a new phrase that doesn't mean what it says? It's hard to keep up with changing language, such as bad now meaning good, wicked also meaning good, and so on. Words meaning the opposite of what they used to. Who even begins these changes? Just a typo, apparently. Since corrected to, "taken aback." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroveHillWanderer Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, wwest5829 said: The phrase caught me also. I was not familiar … after a bit, it dawned on me … equals “caught sleeping”, not being aware of the sudden change. Then it made sense. It doesn't mean "caught sleeping" it was a typo. It's been corrected to, "taken aback." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, smedly said: it will be a sad day when everything goes cashless, it might be convenient but you are then at the mercy of banks and charges for every transaction, that will be a sad day when we have no choice Or something like this happens: Due to technical issues caused by our payment provider, SumUp, we were unable to process card transactions for two hours at Aviva Stadium," the company said in a statement. This was in Ireland at an American College Football game so the consequences were no beer or hot dogs for two hours. Just imagine something like this happens for a longer period and on a larger scale. Essentially the future means just about everything will be electric and electronic financial transaction(meaning no physical money). Don’t ever lose your phone because you might not be able to buy anything until you replace the phone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritScot Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 8 hours ago, Captain Monday said: If suddenly "taken to bed" I feel sorry for anyone who has to rely on Thai bank ATM fees. In the meanwhile these Swedes can use their credit/debit cards. Cash should be banned anyway, I here it is not easy to use in Stockholm. Crazy statement. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 hours ago, smedly said: it will be a sad day when everything goes cashless, it might be convenient but you are then at the mercy of banks and charges for every transaction, that will be a sad day when we have no choice Also at the mercy of governments. They will be able to take away your ability to buy anything or go anywhere if they so desire. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritScot Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 I can't believe people cheer cashless society! Have they not learned anything? Canada freezing Bank accounts was bad enough just imagine governments with specific power like "you have had your 2 beers this week so no more beer or your carbon credit exceeds your allocation as a nothing person so no heating/aircon/electricity or no meat... wake up for heaven sake!!! 2 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Callmeishmael Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 56 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said: Don’t ever lose your phone because you might not be able to buy anything until you replace the phone. I can imagine a Kafkaesque situation where you buy everything with a phone app, then lose your phone, and then cannot pay for a new phone! 2 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: 3 hours ago, wwest5829 said: The phrase caught me also. I was not familiar … after a bit, it dawned on me … equals “caught sleeping”, not being aware of the sudden change. Then it made sense. Then why didn't it say that? Bizarre :) Bizarre, and now corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 hours ago, it is what it is said: Cash should be banned anyway, I here it is not easy to use in Stockholm. eh? "Hear", not "here". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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