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Foreign exchange and interest rates

Trading in foreign exchange and interest rates creates opportunities for both international investments and risk management.

In DNB Markets, you can trade in foreign exchange and fixed-income securities. Illustrative photo dollar and rupee Illustration photos dollars and rupees
  • Interest rate and FX risk management

  • Get help from experienced FX brokers

  • Trading in foreign exchange

You’ll find contact information for the various departments for foreign exchange (FX) further down the page.

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Currency lists

Here you will find indicative rates on different exchange rates. Please note that exchange rates are constantly changing, and that deviations from the rates shown will occur.

Currency lists

Foreign Exchange (FX) trading

If you need to buy currencies on a one-off or continuous basis, we offer a number of solutions. We also offer FX trading for businesses. Get access to the latest market news and research

Foreign Exchange Trading

Currency hedging

We offer various services, as well as consultancy services for companies exposed to foreign currencies. If your operations are affected, we can limit fluctuations or eliminate risks.

Currency hedging

Interest rate hedging

If changes in the market rates affect your business, we offer FX Risk Management through hedging instruments, services and advice.

Interest rate hedging

Foreign exchange trading and international payments

My company needs continuous foreign exchange trading. Who should we contact?

Who do I contact to buy or sell foreign currency?

We offer the foreign exchange trading service DNB MET to companies who have a continuous need for buying and selling currency – read more about DNB MET - and order access.

What information is required to make an international payment?

What information is required to make an international payment?

International payments of amounts exceeding NOK 100 000 (in foreign currency or Norwegian kroner) must be reported to the tax authorities. In these cases, information must be given on what the amount relates to. In such cases, information must be provided on what the amount applies to.

The additional information is reported by supplementing the transaction with a payment type code. You must also include a short description of what the transfer is for. You must also enter a short text stating what the transfer concerns.

You will find a full summary of the codes on the Norwegian Tax Administration’s website

How can I make an international payment?

How can I make an international payment?

International payment orders can be made via the online bank dnb.no (log in can be found in the top right of this page).

Log in to the online bank in your usual way and find ‘international payments’ in the menu.

For transactions exceeding NOK 3 million, the exchange rate can be agreed for the assignment. If you wish to do so: Contact one of our currency brokers on +47 24 16 90 90.

Do I have to report currency transactions to the Norwegian Tax Administration?

Do I have to report currency transactions to the Norwegian Tax Administration?

As a bank, we are required to report this, so we’ll do it for you.

The Currency Register Act requires all banks and financial institutions to report all international transactions to the Norwegian Tax Administration. The reporting requirement applies to both corporate customers and retail customers. The reporting requirement applies to both corporate and personal customers.

For international transactions with a value of NOK 100,000 or more, a payment type code is required to supplement the transfer.

You will find a summary of the payment type codes on the Norwegian Tax Administration’s website.

DNB Markets help companies and private individuals who want to trade FX and fixed-income securities

We help your company manage risk related to changes in foreign exchange rates or fixed-income securities.

We offer foreign exchange trading for businesses and professional investors.

Companies usually trade currency based on commercial needs or to control risk. Investors trade currency to earn money on exchange rate fluctuations. FX trading involves very high risk.

Frequently asked questions on interest rates and foreign exchange can be found on the FX and interest rates from A to ZOn this page, you’ll also find information on making international payments and a selection of definitions and clarifications related to the foreign exchange and interest rate markets.

FX and interest rates A to ZRead more about FX trading 

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Develop a strategy for managing FX risk

Fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates can have significant consequences for a business. Risk Advisory can develop a strategy that ensures a high level of predictability by either partly or fully eliminating interest rate and FX risk.

More about Risk Advisory

The FX and Interest Rate Risk Seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to manage risks

The FX and Interest Rate Risk Seminar is for anyone wanting to expand their expertise of financial management. The seminar provides a thorough understanding of interest rates and the foreign exchange markets.

Find out more and sign up

Contact information foreign exchange and interest rates

Buying currencies – private individuals

Buying currency for personal purposes?

Are you looking for:

  • International payments or
  • opening a currency account?

Personal international payments

For payments in a different currency to a foreign country, log in to our online bank and select "International Payment" in the main menu.

For transactions exceeding three - 3 - million Norwegian kroner, the exchange rate can be negotiated for the assignment. If desired, contact one of our currency brokers at +47 24 16 90 90.

Regional sales desks (telephone)

Contact information regional brokerage boards - currency

Location Phone

Oslo: +47 24 16 90 80

Bergen: +47 56 13 27 20

Bodø: +47 75 52 99 06

Innlandet: +47 62 54 14 85

Kristiansand +47 38 14 61 64

Stavanger +47 51 84 04 30

Tromsø: +47 77 64 76 35

Trondheim: +47 73 87 49 82

Tønsberg: +47 33 01 73 80

Ålesund : +47 24 16 90 80

Buying currency – businesses

Buying currency on behalf of a business?

Are you looking for:

  • the opening of a currency account *, or
  • purchase of currency in connection with transfer abroad

*A currency account is a deposit account in a currency other than NOK. The account type is offered to corporate customers who have current income and expenses in a foreign currency and where the transactions are made in the form of a payment transfer abroad. Documentation may be required.

Get in contact with DNB Bank on +47 915 04800 or by email: kundesenter.bedrift@dnb.no

Our international offices

Telephone number DNB Carnegie internationally

Location Phone

London +44 (0) 20 7621 1111

New York +1 212 681 3800

Singapore +65 6224 8022

Stockholm +46 8 473 48 50

Foreign exchange and interest rate products and services

  • Currency converter

    Quickly calculate what a foreign amount is worth in Norwegian kroner.

  • Currency Exchange Rates

    Here are the currency lists and day-to-day rates (RIC).

  • Currency hedging

    Secure your business against currency exchange rate fluctuations.

  • Interest rate hedging

    Secure your business against the effects of fluctuations in interest rates.

  • FX trading

    We offer foreign exchange trading for businesses and professional investors.

  • eConfirmation on foreign exchange and interest rate contracts

    Gives a simple overview of all contracts in which we are the counterparty.

  • Tax reporting

    We report cross-border transactions to the Norwegian Tax Administration (this is a legal obligation).

  • Payment type codes for international trade

    You’ll find payment type codes on the Norwegian Tax Administration’s website.