How much does it cost to use the gift card?
Fee-free in the card currency for 12 months after activation. Currency fees and the maintenance fee after 12 months may apply.
Updated 17 August 2026
Paying in the card currency is fee-free for 12 months after activation. Activating the card, adding it to Apple Pay or Google Wallet and checking the balance is also free.
Fees may apply in three cases.
1. Payment in foreign currency: 2.99%
If you pay in a currency other than Norwegian kroner, a currency surcharge of 2.99% will apply. It covers the cost of exchange and is standard for card payments abroad.
If you shop at a foreign online store that allows you to choose Norwegian kroner, you avoid the surcharge.
2. Exchanging the gift to another currency: 5%
If you choose to receive the gift in a currency other than the one it was sent in, a 5% gift currency exchange fee is deducted from the original amount. This is separate from the card surcharge above.
3. More than 12 months since activation: NOK 34 per month
If you have not used up the gift card within 12 months after activation, an account maintenance fee of NOK 34 per month will apply. It is automatically deducted from the balance, and stops when the card is empty.
We do not notify you when the fee starts. The reminders we send only apply to gift cards that have not been activated, i.e. the deadline of 4 months. If you have activated the card, you must keep track of the 12-month deadline yourself — see How long is the gift card valid for?.
Briefly summarized
- Payment in the card currency during the first 12 months — fee-free
- Use in foreign currency — 2.99% currency surcharge
- Exchange the gift to another currency — 5% gift exchange fee
- More than 12 months after activation — NOK 34 per month, deducted from the balance
My balance is lower than I expected
Check the transaction list in the Glede app — there you can see every move, including any fees. See Balance and transactions. If you find a move you don't recognize, contact us with the gift ID.
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