Essential apps
We’ve handpicked a few apps that you might find useful whilst living and working in the region.
Västtrafik To Go
This app allows buying both single and period tickets for public transport in the Västra Götaland County.
BankID
BankID is the leading electronic identification in Sweden and it’s used by around 7.5 million people in Sweden. It can be used for digital identification as well as signing transactions and documents. Mobile BankID is issued by Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, ICA Banken, Länsförsäkringar, Nordea, SEB, Skandia, Sparbanken Syd, Swedbank and Ålandsbanken.
Swish
Swish is a popular app that allows you to transfer money using your smartphone. It’s used by both individuals and businesses. In order to use the Swish app, you will need a BankID.
Other useful apps
Other apps and services you may find useful include Google Maps, Google Translate, Microsoft Translator, Tyda.se, Currency Converter, Trip Advisor, Parkering, Easy Park, 8 sidor and an app for your bank. There are also many apps that can help you learn Swedish.
You can also find other useful apps for activities in Gothenburg here:
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