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Can you withdraw Danish kroner from an ATM with a foreign card?

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Short answer

Yes, you can withdraw Danish kroner from ATMs with a foreign credit or debit card. Most bank ATMs are open 24 hours a day, and all major cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express. You need your PIN, so make sure you know it before the trip. If the ATM offers to convert the amount into your own currency, choose kroner, because paying in your own currency is usually more expensive.

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Why

  1. An ATM is often the quickest way to get kroner.
  2. Bank ATMs work at night and at weekends.
  3. The conversion choice on the screen affects the price.

Details

Under EU rules, a cash withdrawal in euros within the EU must not cost more than a domestic one in euros, but kroner withdrawals can carry a conversion fee.

Tip

Withdraw a larger amount once rather than many small amounts, if your bank charges a fee per withdrawal.

What may differ

Your own bank decides its fees and daily limits for withdrawals abroad.

Common misconception

Many think foreign cards do not work in Danish ATMs.

What actually happens

All major cards are accepted, and you only need your PIN.

People also ask

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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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