Denmark - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Danish Krone (DKK; symbol kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of kr20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50 øre.

Credit cards:

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. There are plenty of ATMs.

ATM:

There are plenty of ATMs across Denmark, especially in the major towns and cities.

Travellers cheques:

Travellers cheques can be cashed by banks and hotels, and can be used at most restaurants and shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

Banking hours:

Mon to Wed and Fri 0930-1700, Thurs 0930-1800. Some banks in Copenhagen are open Mon-Fri 0930-1700. Some bureaux de change are open until 2400.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.

Currency exchange:

Personal cheques cannot be used by visitors to Denmark. Some banks may refuse to exchange large foreign bank notes.

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