Money, cards and MobilePay
Denmark pays in Danish kroner, not euros, and most payments are made by card or phone. Currency, cash rules, MobilePay limits and fees, Dankort, ATMs and tipping.
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Can a company in Denmark refuse your bank account from another EU country?
A company may not refuse your account for SEPA credit transfers or direct debits just because the account is in a different EU country from the company.
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Can you pay with US dollars, Swedish or Norwegian kroner in Denmark?
The currency in Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK).
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Does it cost extra to send euros to a Danish bank account from another EU country?
Under EU rules, a payment in euros within the EU must not cost more than a national electronic payment of the same value in euros.
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How do you pay for street parking in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen you pay for street parking with a parking app, at a pay machine or by calling 33 66 18 18 at any time of day.
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Which credit cards are accepted in Denmark?
Visa is the most common card in Denmark, and ATMs generally also accept Mastercard and American Express.
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Should you pay in Danish kroner or your own currency when paying by card in Denmark?
When you pay by card or use an ATM in a country with another currency, you are often asked to choose between the local currency and your own currency.
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Where can you exchange money in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen you can exchange money at banks, at exchange offices or simply withdraw kroner from an ATM with your card.
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Should you pay in Danish kroner or local currency when using your card abroad?
Paying in the local currency is often better.
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Can you use a Danish Visa/Dankort abroad, and what are the limits?
Yes, a Visa/Dankort can be used abroad for card payments and cash withdrawals.
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How fast must a bank refund an unauthorised card payment in Denmark?
If you report a payment you did not approve, the bank must refund it immediately and at the latest by the end of the following business day.
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How much do you have to pay if your card is misused in Denmark?
As a rule your bank carries the loss when someone else misuses your card.
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Can a petrol station reserve money on your card in Denmark?
Yes.
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How common are Apple Pay and Google Pay in Denmark?
Very common.
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Can you add Dankort to Apple Pay?
Yes.
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Do you need a PIN for contactless payments in Denmark?
For small amounts, no.
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Can a taxi in Denmark charge a fee for paying by card?
No, a taxi company follows the same rule as a shop: it may not add a fee when you pay with a private Dankort, Visa or Mastercard issued in the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.