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    Can tourists use MobilePay in Finland?

    What the Finnish version of the app asks for.

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    Short answer

    In most cases, no. The app description says that to use MobilePay in Finland you need to be at least 15 years old and have a Finnish personal identity code, a bank account, a phone number and a bank card. Most visitors do not have a Finnish identity code. Shops, cafes and transport in Finland widely accept bank cards, so a card or a phone wallet is enough for everyday payments.

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    Why

    1. The app listing states that a Finnish personal identity code is required in Finland.
    2. A bank account, a phone number and a bank card are also needed.
    3. The minimum age for the app is 15.

    Details

    MobilePay is often used to split bills or pay small sellers at markets and events. If a seller only shows a MobilePay number, ask whether a card works too.

    Tip

    Set up a card in your phone wallet before you travel. Contactless phone payments work at most Finnish terminals.

    What may differ

    People who live in Finland and have a Finnish bank account and identity code can use the app like locals.

    Common misconception

    MobilePay is the only way to pay at Finnish markets and small cafes.

    What actually happens

    Bank cards are widely accepted. MobilePay is common, but rarely the only option.

    People also ask

    • How many people use MobilePay in Finland?
    • Can you pay by card everywhere in Finland?
    • What is the contactless limit in Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Payment rules and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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