Norges Bank to halt expired-note exchange in Stavanger from May 2026
Norges Bank will stop exchanging expired Norwegian banknotes at its Stavanger branch from 29 May 2026, according to the central bank’s website. The Oslo-based lender said clients must now use its Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen…
Source: Norges Bank · August 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 6 AUGUST 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Norges Bank will cease exchanging expired Norwegian banknotes at its Stavanger branch starting May 29, 2026, according to an announcement on the central bank’s website. Clients will instead need to use branches in Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen, or Tromsø, or mail notes to the Oslo headquarters for processing.
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The move is part of Norges Bank’s broader policy on expired currency exchange. Clients can still exchange notes up to 7,000 Norwegian kroner (NOK) in person at designated branches, while larger amounts or coin exchanges must be sent to Oslo. Processing times vary: up to three weeks for amounts under NOK 7,000, eight to ten weeks for larger sums, and 10 to 16 weeks for amounts exceeding NOK 40,000.
Norges Bank emphasized that exchange is conducted at face value, though some older notes or coins may hold collector value. Clients are advised to contact coin dealers for inquiries regarding such items. The central bank also warned that postal delays could extend processing times, recommending secure shipping methods via Posten Norge.
The decision follows Norges Bank’s standard operating procedures and does not affect valid banknotes or foreign currency exchange services. Clients are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid disruptions.