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How many people use MobilePay in Denmark?

MobilePay users and use, 2025–2026.

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Short answer

MobilePay was launched in 2013 and has more than 4.6 million users in Denmark. In 2025 it was used for 8 out of 10 payments between private individuals, and 83 % of people preferred it for that kind of payment. Online, about 48 % preferred MobilePay in 2025, up from 38 % in 2023. In physical shops only 3 % preferred it, since most people pay there with a card or a card-based wallet.

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Why

  1. MobilePay is the main way to send money between people.
  2. It is growing as a payment method in online shops.
  3. In physical shops cards and wallets dominate.

Details

In 2025 MobilePay was used for around 21 % of payments made in apps such as supermarket and parking apps.

Tip

If you stay longer in Denmark, MobilePay is the easiest way to split bills or pay back friends.

What may differ

User numbers and shares change every year, and the terms for using MobilePay are set by the company itself.

Common misconception

MobilePay is mainly used to pay in shops.

What actually happens

Only 3 % preferred MobilePay in physical shops in 2025, while 83 % preferred it for payments between private people.

People also ask

  • What share of shop payments in Denmark are made by mobile phone?
  • Can tourists use MobilePay?
  • How often do Danes pay with cash?

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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