Denmark - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information

Danish Krone (DKK; symbol kr) = 100 øre. Banknotes are issued in denominations of kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are available in denominations of kr20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. The 50 øre coin is still in circulation but is rarely used.

From May 2025, older banknotes and coins will cease to be legal tender. These include the 50-krone, 100-krone and 200-krone banknotes issued in 2009, and the 1-krone, 2-krone and 5-krone coins issued in 1993–2002.

Credit cards

Credit cards are widely accepted in Denmark, especially Visa and Mastercard. Contactless payments and mobile payment apps such as MobilePay are also popular, even for small purchases.

ATM

ATMs are widely available throughout the country, including in cities, towns, and airports. Most ATMs accept major international cards.

Banking hours

Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00.

Currency restriction

There are no restrictions on importing or exporting Danish or foreign currency, but amounts exceeding €10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared upon entry or exit.

Currency exchange

Currency exchange services are available at banks, exchange offices, major hotels, and airports. However, due to Denmark’s strong preference for electronic payments, travellers may find it more convenient to withdraw cash from ATMs rather than exchange large sums.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.