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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Are there still ATMs in Denmark, and is it hard to find one?
Yes.
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Is Denmark a cashless country?
No.
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How much cash should you have on you or at home in Denmark?
There is no rule on how much cash you must carry in Denmark, but the official guideline from October 2025 is to keep about 250 kroner per household member as a backup in case card or phone payments fail.
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Can you deposit cash in a bank in Denmark, and how?
Yes, you can still deposit cash in Denmark in 2026, mostly at machines that take deposits.
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Why does my bank in Denmark ask where my cash comes from?
As of November 2026, Danish banks are required by the anti-money laundering act to know all their customers well.
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Is there a limit on how much cash you can receive from a private person in Denmark?
The 15,000-kroner cash ban in the anti-money laundering act limits what businesses may accept, so it does not set a cap for a deal between two private persons, as of November 2026.
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Can you split a large cash payment into smaller ones to stay under the limit in Denmark?
No.
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What is the cash limit for paying a business in Denmark?
As of November 2026, a business in Denmark may not accept a cash payment of 15,000 kroner or more.
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Can a shop in Denmark refuse to take a lot of coins?
Yes, above a certain number.
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Can festivals and events in Denmark refuse to take cash?
Yes, if four conditions are all met.
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Can shops in Denmark refuse cash at night or when you buy online?
Yes.
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What is the smallest Danish coin, and is the øre still used?
The smallest Danish coin in use is the 50-øre coin, the only coin in øre left in the set.
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When was the Danish krone introduced?
The Danish krone was introduced by the Coinage Act of 1873, which moved Denmark to the gold standard.
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Are old Danish coins with Queen Margrethe still valid?
Yes, coins with Queen Margrethe II remain legal tender.
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When will Denmark get new banknotes?
Denmark plans a completely new banknote series from 2028–2029.
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Can you still exchange old Danish banknotes from before 2009?
No, banknotes from the older series of 1944, 1952, 1972 and 1997 can no longer be exchanged.