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Can you pay with a bank card at EV chargers in Denmark?

Card readers on fast chargers.

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Short answer

At many fast chargers, yes. Public chargers of 50 kW or more set up from 13 April 2024 must accept electronic payment through a payment card reader or a contactless device that can at least read payment cards. From 1 January 2027 the same applies to all public chargers of 50 kW or more along the main TEN-T road network and at safe and secure parking areas, also those set up before 13 April 2024. The EU rules require public chargers to accept payment instruments that are widely used in the EU.

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Why

  1. Card readers make it easy for visitors with a foreign card.
  2. The rule started with new fast chargers in 2024.
  3. Older fast chargers on main roads must follow by 2027.

Details

The card reader rule covers chargers of 50 kW or more, so a slower charger may not have one.

Tip

Keep a contactless payment card at hand on a road trip, since that is what new fast chargers must accept.

What may differ

Until 2027 some older fast chargers may still lack a card reader.

Common misconception

Fast chargers in Denmark only work with Danish payment solutions.

What actually happens

New public chargers of 50 kW or more must take payment cards through a reader or contactless device.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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