Paying in Denmark is easy, with most shops accepting cards like VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. Danes often use a local card called Dankort, typically combined with VISA. While Denmark is known for being expensive, smart shopping – such as reading price signs carefully – can help you save money. The currency is Danish kroner (DKK), divided into øre. Coins range from 50 øre to 20 kroner, and bills go up to 1,000 kroner. Relocare offers guidance on shopping, pricing, and payment methods as part of their cultural course Meeting Denmark.
Denmark is one of the world’s most digitalised societies. Most everyday payments are made by card or smartphone, while cash is rarely used.
For many international employees, this is a new way of managing everyday finances. At Relocare, we help employees and their families understand the Danish payment system, making daily life easier from the very beginning.
We introduce employees to MobilePay, MitID, online banking and the connection between banking, salary payments and taxation. Once these digital solutions are in place, everyday life quickly becomes simpler, allowing employees to focus on settling into their new role and life in Denmark.
It is often the little things that surprise people first.
What does the cashier mean when asking, “On the amount?” How does the Danish bottle deposit system work? When is MobilePay used? And how do you pay for public transport?
These are the practical details that rarely appear in a relocation guide but quickly become part of everyday life. We help international employees understand these small cultural differences, making it easier to feel at home in Denmark.
Denmark uses its own currency, the Danish Krone (DKK). Although most international debit and credit cards work without any problems, exchange rates, card types and banking fees may vary.
We provide practical guidance on everyday payment methods, including MobilePay, MitID, banking apps and the relationship between banking, salary payments and taxation. We also help employees understand exchange rates and avoid unnecessary banking or card fees.
The Danish currency is managed by Danmarks Nationalbank. If you would like to check the official exchange rates, you can do so on the Nationalbank’s website.
By helping employees understand Denmark’s digital payment systems from the beginning, companies save time while reducing unnecessary questions, delays and misunderstandings.
Relocare provides practical and personal guidance to international employees and helps employers create a safe and efficient start in Denmark.
