Exchange your pounds to kronor with Sainsbury’s Bank
Sweden is home to spectacular scenery and endless natural wonders. From exploring beautiful archipelagos to witnessing the Northern Lights, be prepared for every adventure when you get your kronor in advance with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Exchange pounds to kronor and sort your travel money in time for your Nordic adventure.
Why buy Swedish currency from us?
- Better pound to SEK exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on SEK currency
- Buy krona currency online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to krona rate – how much will I get?
Converting pounds to kronor has never been easier with Sainsbury’s Bank. You’ll get a competitive exchange rate when you buy currency for your trip to Sweden. We also have over 50 other currencies available if you’re extending your adventure elsewhere.
There’s no commission fee when you buy currency with us. Just head to our online currency converter to check the current exchange rate of sterling to Swedish krona. You may get a different rate if you buy SEK currency instore, online or by phone.
Plus, you’ll also get an even better pound to Swedish krona rate if you’re a Nectar member*.
How to order your Swedish currency
Ready to uncover all the wonders of this Scandinavian gem? You can buy Swedish kronor in four different ways with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Visit us
Take a trip to your nearest Sainsbury’s with an instore travel money bureau. Our team will help you buy Swedish kronor with a 0% commission fee. You can also pre-order your currency online to pick up instore, to ensure we have it in stock.
Order online
Save time and order your SEK currency online. Whether you’re at home or on the go, place your order online and arrange for home delivery or collect instore.
Order by phone
Your travel money is just a phone call away. Give us a call to order your SEK currency. Order your currency to pay and collect instore, or pay over the phone and arrange for home delivery.
Travel money card
Load up a Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card with SEK currency and manage your spending on our app. Pay contactless, chip and PIN or withdraw cash from ATMs with your card.
Are you a Nectar member?
Enjoy better exchange rates when you buy currency for your trip to Sweden from us*.
Just tell us your Nectar card number at the checkout and we’ll do the rest. Buying SEK currency instore, online or by phone may give you different rates.
Not a Nectar member? Register at nectar.com to get the most of the improved exchange rate.
Don’t fancy carrying cash? Use our travel money card
The Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card lets you explore Sweden without the stress. It works just like a regular debit card. Load it up and you’ll be able to use chip and PIN, contactless, withdraw cash and even shop online.
Getting your card is simple. Order it online and collect at your nearest travel bureau the next day or arrange for home delivery to receive it in five to eight days.
Download the Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money App now to start managing your holiday spending online.
Buying Swedish kronor: FAQs
What is the currency in Sweden?
The Swedish krona is the national currency in Sweden and is symbolised as SEK or Kr. Banknotes come in values up to 1,000 kronor, while coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 Kr are available.
How do I get Swedish kronor?
With Sainsbury’s Bank you can buy krona currency instore, online, or by phone. Check the current exchange rate with our online currency converter. If you’re a Nectar member, you can unlock even better rates*.
Can I use my Visa debit card in Sweden?
Yes, you can use your Visa debit card in most places in Sweden. Alternatively, load up your SEK currency on a Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card to avoid foreign exchange fees.
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Buy back
Worried about having left over Swedish kronor when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
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Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card™ is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.