Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Money
Although Denmark is an EU member nation, Denmark's citizens rejected adopting the
euro in a referendum in 2000.
Denmark's currency, the krone, is most often written with the symbol DKK in international
money markets, Dkr in northern Europe and Dkr within Denmark.
One krone is divided into 100 øre. There are 50 øre, Dkr1, Dkr2, Dkr5, Dkr10 and Dkr20
coins. Notes come in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kroner.
ATMs
Most banks in Denmark have 24-hour automated teller machines (ATMs) that give cash
advances on Visa and MasterCard credit cards as well as Cirrus and Plus bank cards.
Typically, you'll get a good rate when withdrawing money directly from a Danish ATM, but
keep in mind that your home bank may charge you a fee for international transactions or
for using another bank's ATM - check before you leave.
A few banks, especially in Copenhagen, have 24-hour cash machines that change major
foreign currencies into Danish kroner.
Credit Cards
Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in Denmark (American
Express and Diners Club less so).
In many places (hotels, petrol stations, restaurants, stores) a surcharge may be imposed
on foreign cards (up to 3.75%). If there is a surcharge, it must be advertised (eg on the
menu, at reception).
If a card is lost or stolen, you should inform the issuing company as soon as possible.
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AmEx
(
80 01 00 21)
Diners Club
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36 73 73 73)
MasterCard
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80 01 60 98)
Visa
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