What is Rejsekort in 2026, now that the plastic card is gone?
App, card or ticket app: what is what.
Short answer
In 2026 Rejsekort mainly means the Rejsekort app, which you use to check in and out on buses, trains, the metro and light rail. The old physical Rejsekort closed on 30 June 2026 and can no longer be used for travel. If you want a card instead of an app, the new physical card is called Basiskort and comes as a personal or an anonymous card. For single tickets, commuter cards and special tickets there is a separate app called Rejsebillet.
Why
- In the Rejsekort app you check in with a single swipe.
- Basiskort is for people who prefer not to use an app.
- Rejsekort Flex closed in June 2026 and is replaced by the app or Basiskort.
Details
Fares in the Rejsekort app are the same as they were on the physical Rejsekort.
Tip
Download the app before you reach the stop, because the check-in must be done before you board.
What may differ
A Basiskort with invoice for people who cannot pay by card or MobilePay is expected to be ready at the start of 2027.
Common misconception
Many people think they can still top up and use their old Rejsekort card.
What actually happens
The physical Rejsekort closed on 30 June 2026, and you now travel with the app, a Basiskort or a ticket from Rejsebillet.
People also ask
- When did the physical Rejsekort stop working?
- What is a Basiskort?
- Can tourists use the Rejsekort app?
Sources
- Rejsekort: The Rejsekort appChecked at:
- Rejsekort & Rejseplan: How to travel from now onChecked at:
- Rejsekort: Important dates for the closing of the physical RejsekortChecked at:
- DSB: Travel on digitallyChecked at:
- Basiskort: Travel across Denmark with a physical cardChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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