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How much money do you need on an anonymous Basiskort to check in?

The amount that must be on the card.

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Short answer

An anonymous card needs a minimum balance, and you must top it up so that the balance meets that minimum. In the price sheet valid from 21 January 2026, the amount for an adult on the anonymous card is 70 kr for a local trip and 600 kr for a trip between regions of Denmark. For a child the amounts are 35 kr and 300 kr. In 1st class they are higher: 250 kr locally and 780 kr between regions for an adult.

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Why

  1. The minimum depends on customer type, travel setting and the number of travellers.
  2. The card has a setting for local trips or trips between regions.
  3. A top-up that would take the balance above 2,200 kr cannot be made.

Details

If you forget to check out, the trip can be priced at a standard price equal to the minimum balance.

Tip

If you only travel within one area, keep the card on the local setting so the required amount stays lower.

What may differ

The amounts are set in the price sheet and can change with a new version.

Common misconception

Many think it is enough to have the price of one ticket on the card.

What actually happens

The card must hold the minimum balance, which for an adult on a local trip is 70 kr in 2026.

People also ask

  • What is an anonymous Basiskort?
  • What happens if I forget to check out with a Basiskort?
  • Where can I top up a Basiskort?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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