How to send money to Norway from Poland with the best PLN-NOK rate

Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Poland to Norway with confidence.

For PLN/NOK

• Wise is our top pick for sending Zloty to Norway. For example, sending 30,000 PLN to NOK will cost you zł193.2 in fees, and you will receive 77,472.64 NOK.

• We would recommend Key Currency for low cost, affordable transfers from Norwegian Krones to Norway. We found that Key Currency is 0.02% cheaper than the second-best option. The cost is a combination of a fee of 0 PLN and an exchange rate for converting Zloty to Norwegian Krone that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to send money to Norway from Poland is with Revolut. For example, if you send 30,000 PLN with Revolut to Norway, the transfer time is within minutes based on our data.

Our analysis, and search results, include 12 providers that operate between Poland and Norway. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Poland when you need to send money to Norway.

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Norwegian Krone when you send Zloty to Norway.

The current exchange rate between the Zloty and Norwegian Krone is 2.602, and it constantly fluctuates.

When calculating the cost of sending money from Poland to Norway, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current PLN-NOK mid-market rate is 2.602 NOK per Zloty. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Norwegian Krone for your money.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Key Currency currently offers the lowest fees of 0 PLN per transfer (based on zł30,000 transfer). Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

• Amount Received: The total amount received in Norwegian Krone is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Poland from Norway. The higher the total amount received in Norway, the lower the cost of sending from Poland.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more NOK for the same amount of Zloty. But, the best way to lock in a price between Poland and Norway is by using a forward contract.

A bank transfer is our recommended option for money transfers between Poland and Norway. Key Currency offers the best price on a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Poland to Norway:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from Poland to Norway.

A money transfer company like Key Currency offer bank transfers between Poland and Norway with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.

On average, Key Currency is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 12 we tested when sending PLN to Norway.

Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Poland to Norway with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Revolut.


Revolut is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from Poland to Norway, competing among a total of 12 active money transfer companies on this route.

Credit cards

We recommend avoiding credit cards where possible due to a lack of support and high fees.

If you have to use a credit card, we recommend comparing your options to find the company with the lowest fees.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Poland and Norway to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Poland and Norway.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Poland to Norway.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using Wise if you need to send large amounts of PLN to Norway. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Norway is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Poland, or entering Norway. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Norway. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Poland to Norway will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Poland into Norwegian Krone. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Poland and Norway.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Poland and Norway.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Key Currency.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Poland and Norway, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Poland this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Norway it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Norway, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Poland and Norway, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend Wise in part due to their easy sign up process in Poland.

When sending large amounts of money between Poland and Norway there will be tax implications to consider.

Some transfers into Norwegian Krone may need to be reported to tax authorities in Norway, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Norway based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Poland or Norway to discuss your personal circumstances.