Buy Icelandic krona
Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on Icelandic kronur when you order your currency online.
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Icelandic krona options
Get Icelandic kronur however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.
Travel Money Card
The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.
- Lock in your rates1
- 22 currencies available
- Easy budget management
- Accepted at millions of locations
Cash
Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.
- Be ready to tip when expected
- Shop local markets
- Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals
How to get your Icelandic kronur
Order Icelandic kronur online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
- Free delivery for Travelex Money Card
Store click & collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
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+Key information about Icelandic kronur
The Icelandic krona is denoted by its currency code (ISK) and symbol (kr). It has been in use since 1922.
Carrying a mix of Icelandic kronur on a Travel Money Card and cash offers the most flexibility when visiting Iceland.
Icelandic krona notes
Icelandic krona coins
Destinations that accept Icelandic kronur
Common questions about Icelandic kronur
Getting the best rates for Icelandic kronur can be tricky. Economic indicators, commodities prices, and regional stability can affect the ISK, making our rate tracker an essential tool for your journey to the “land of fire and ice”.
Icelandic kronur is only used in Iceland. You can’t spend this currency in any other country.
You can purchase your Icelandic kronur from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Icelandic kronur, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.
With us you can! With our Buy Back Promise, we can buy back your unused Icelandic krona notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. T&Cs apply.
When in Iceland, you can use your bank cards freely. Keep an eye out for any charges your bank might apply for transactions in ISK. See how the Travelex Money Card can help you spend abroad.
Yes, cash is still frequently used in Iceland. We'd recommend carrying a mix of Icelandic kronur and our Travelex Money Card to ensure convenience for your small and larger purchases.
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