What is Basiskort and how does it work?
The card for those who do not want the app.
Short answer
Basiskort is the new physical travel card, and you can use it on public transport across Denmark. You check in at a yellow Checkpunkt every time you board and check out every time you get off, also when you change. If you check in again within 30 minutes of your last check-out, the trips count as one trip. In 2026 a personal Basiskort costs 50 kr, and you order it in Selvbetjening or buy it at selected sales points.
Why
- A personal card is tied to you, and you pay for your trips once a day with a payment card or MobilePay.
- An anonymous Basiskort costs 80 kr in 2026 and can be used by others too.
- You also use the Checkpunkt to add fellow travellers to your trip.
Details
A personal card ordered in Selvbetjening is sent to your home address.
Tip
If you cannot order online, call Rejsekort Kundecenter on 70 11 33 33.
What may differ
The Checkpunkter on stations are being moved to their permanent places by the end of 2026, so look around if one is not where you expect.
Common misconception
Some think you have to use the app to get the same fares as on the old Rejsekort.
What actually happens
With a Basiskort you check in and out at card readers and pay the same prices.
People also ask
- How much is an anonymous Basiskort?
- What happens if I forget to check out with a Basiskort?
- Where can I use a Basiskort?
Sources
- Basiskort: Travel across Denmark with a physical cardChecked at:
- Basiskort: How Basiskort worksChecked at:
- Rejsekort & Rejseplan: Terms for Basiskort, version 2.5 (from 24 June 2026)Checked at:
- DSB: Travel on digitallyChecked at:
- Rejsekort: Commuter Card after the closing of the physical RejsekortChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
Public transportRelated questions
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Who are the Natteravne you see at train stations in Denmark at night?
Natteravne (night ravens) are adult volunteers who walk the streets at night where young people gather, including stations and trains.
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Are there security guards on S-trains in Copenhagen?
Yes, security guards (tryghedsvagter) work on the S-trains in Copenhagen to help passengers feel safe, as of November 2026.
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What do you do if you leave something on a city bus in Denmark?
If you leave something on a bus in Denmark, contact the bus company that runs the route, as of November 2026.
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Is there a companion discount for disabled travellers on Danish buses?
Yes, a person with a disability can travel with a companion at a reduced price on Danish public transport in 2026.