What is an anonymous Basiskort and how much does it cost?
A card with no personal data.
Short answer
The anonymous Basiskort is a bearer card with no personal information, so anyone who holds it can travel on it. In 2026 it costs 80 kr, and the card price is not part of the balance and is never refunded. You buy and top it up with cash or a payment card at 7-Eleven at stations, at sales points and at kiosks. The balance can be at most 2,200 kr, and a lost anonymous card cannot be blocked.
Why
- The card is set to the customer type Voksen (16 and over) or Barn (under 16), and Voksen is the default.
- You can add up to 28 extra travellers, dogs or bikes when you check in.
- A negative balance must be topped up straight away.
Details
Until 31 March 2027, pensioners and travellers with a disability over 16 may use an anonymous card set to Barn if they carry the required documentation.
Tip
Keep the balance modest, because the money on a lost anonymous card is gone.
What may differ
You can only have the whole balance paid out, and a payout always closes the card; a bank abroad may charge a fee for receiving it.
Common misconception
Many think an anonymous card may only be used by the person who bought it.
What actually happens
It is not linked to any person, so whoever has the card can use it.
People also ask
- How much money must be on an anonymous Basiskort?
- Where can I buy an anonymous Basiskort?
- Can children travel on an anonymous Basiskort?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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