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Money & duty free for Denmark

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.

The 25 øre coin was removed from circulation in October 2008 but will be accepted by banks until 1 October 2011.

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.

Denmark duty free

Denmark is within the European Union. If you are travelling from the UK, you are entitled to buy fragance, skincare, cosmetics, Champagne, wine, selected spirits, fashion accessories, gifts and souvenirs - all at tax-free equivalent prices. There are no longer any allowance restrictions on these tax-free items.

The Faroe Islands are treated as being outside of the EU for the Duty Free section.

The following goods may be imported into Denmark without incurring customs duty:

(a) Non-Danish residents arriving from an EU country with duty-paid goods purchased in an EU country:
• 10L of spirits or 20L of fortified wine (maximum 22%).
• 90L of table wine.
• 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco.
• 110L beer.
• Other commodities: no limit.
The above quantities are guide levels as recommended by the EU. Goods must be for personal use only.

(b) Residents of non-EU countries entering from outside the EU (excluding Greenland) with goods purchased in non-EU countries:
• 1L of spirits or 2L of sparkling fortified wine (maximum 22%).
• 2L of table wine.
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extracts.
• 100g of tea or 40g of tea extracts.
• 50g of perfume.
• 250mL of eau de toilette.
• Other articles, including beer: up to kr1350.

Alcohol allowances are for those aged 16 and over, tobacco allowances are for those aged 18 or over only, coffee and coffee extracts allowances are for those aged 15 or over. Special rules apply to tobacco products when travelling to Denmark from Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. Travellers are only allowed to import certain quantities without paying excise duty. More information is available from the website www.toldskat.dk.

Banned imports: 

It is forbidden to import fresh foods into Denmark unless vacuum packed.

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