To open a bank account you need to visit one of the bank offices in person. Remember to take a valid ID and your social security number with you.
All banks have websites so you can compare the different types of accounts and credit/debit cards available and get information on different interest rates. Many people connect their bank account to the Internet, enabling them to transfer money and pay bills via Internet. For further information, ask at your bank about the various solutions available, or see their website. Unfortunately most banks have very little information in English available on their websites.
In Sweden, it is very common to pay even small amounts with card. Some shops and restaurants do however charge a few SEK if you choose to pay very small amounts (usually less than 50 SEK) with card. To pay larger sums in cash is very rare. Cheques are nearly never used in Sweden and you might find it difficult to use them as all places do not accept cheques.
If you want to withdraw money there are many ATM’s available in Linköping.
Banks with offices in Linköping
- Danske bank/Östgöta Enskilda Bank
- Handelsbanken
- Nordea
- SEB
- Skandiabanken
- Swedbank
- Östgöta Brandstodsbolag