Denmark currency: Danish kroner and paying in euros
Short answer
Denmark's currency is the Danish krone, written kr. or DKK. Denmark does not use the euro as its national currency. Some businesses accept euros, but ask before purchasing and check the exchange rate. Plan your spending in kroner.
Understanding the name
One krone equals 100 øre; kroner is the plural. DKK identifies the currency internationally. Swedish and Norwegian kroner are separate currencies despite their similar names.
Check the currency code when comparing bookings across countries. “500 kr.” alone does not tell you its value without the country or currency.
Paying in euros
Official VisitCopenhagen guidance describes businesses accepting euros. This does not mean every shop or machine accepts them. Ask about acceptance, the conversion rate and the currency of any change.
Paying with euro notes is also different from having a card payment converted into euros. With cash, the business's terms determine conversion. With a card, check the displayed currency and who performs the conversion.
The krone's relationship with the euro
Nationalbanken gives a central rate of DKK 746.038 per EUR 100, equivalent to DKK 7.46038 per euro. This is the reference for the exchange-rate arrangement, not a guaranteed retail exchange rate.
An actual payment can include conversion margins and fees. Examine the total before approving it. No particular bank or provider is recommended here.
Reading exchange-rate tables
Nationalbanken quotes kroner per 100 units of foreign currency. Divide a euro figure by 100 to obtain the value of one euro.
For a purely mathematical example, if a rate were DKK 750 per EUR 100, EUR 20 would equal DKK 150 before fees. This is not today's rate. Use the dated official table for a current calculation.
At the checkout
Check the currency and final price. Read any conversion choices and your card's terms before travelling. Keep an alternative payment method in case your first choice is not accepted.
For a longer stay, see the separate guide to bank accounts and payments.
Questions and answers
The Danish krone, DKK.
Not as its national currency.
Yes, but check the individual business and its rate.
No. They are different currencies.
Not necessarily. Its published rates are indicative.
Use Nationalbanken's dated exchange-rate table.
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