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Can you use a Danish Visa/Dankort abroad, and what are the limits?

Know the limits before the trip.

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Short answer

Yes, a Visa/Dankort can be used abroad for card payments and cash withdrawals. Cash withdrawals outside Denmark are typically limited to 2,000 kr. a day. There is no daily limit on purchases, but you can spend at most 20,000 kr. in 30 days, and the card can be blocked if you use that amount in the first days of a holiday. Inside the EU, withdrawing euro in another EU country must not cost more than withdrawing euro in Denmark.

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Why

  1. The card works for both purchases and cash withdrawals abroad.
  2. Spending 20,000 kr. quickly can get the card blocked.
  3. Other card types have their own limits.

Details

Bring a spare card, especially if you travel alone, because not all shops abroad have agreements with the big card companies.

Tip

Check your account during the trip, keep receipts, and keep an eye on the account after you come home too.

What may differ

Limits and fees depend on your bank and card type, so check them with the bank before you leave.

Common misconception

Paying by card abroad always costs the same as at home.

What actually happens

Your bank may add a currency surcharge, and the size depends on the bank and the card.

People also ask

  • Should you pay in kroner or local currency abroad?
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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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