Cash
Cards go a long way in Denmark, so you rarely need a large cash float. Carry a little kroner for smaller purchases, tips and gaps, and keep an emergency amount separate from daily spending.
DKKDenmark
Danish krone — Denmark and Copenhagen currency
The Danish Krone (DKK, kr) is Denmark’s currency — used in Copenhagen and across the country. Convert pounds to Danish kroner with an indicative GBP/DKK rate, then see cash, card, ATM and buying notes for a trip — Wayfare does not sell kroner.
1 GBP = 8.68 DKK1 DKK = 0.1152 GBP· Demo data
Currency Converter
Demo dataSample rate1 GBP = 8.68 DKK
Indicative sample rates for demonstration — not live market data.
Quick conversions
Pounds to danish krone
Tap an amount to fill the converter.
Exchange rate
GBP to DKK
Indicative rates for travel planning — not dealing quotes.
Demo data
GBP → DKK
1 GBP
8.68 DKK
1 DKK
0.1152 GBP
EUR/DKK1 EUR = 7.4558 DKK
USD/DKK1 USD = 6.4249 DKK
Indicative sample rates for demonstration — not live market data.
Plan
Travel budget calculator
A simple estimate of trip spend in pounds and danish krone. Not an official recommended budget — the travel money planner is the full trip-planning product.
Demo data
Total GBP
£1,400.00
Estimated DKK
kr 12,152.00
Estimate only — using demo data. Actual rates and fees can vary by provider, so the amount you actually spend can differ. For a cash versus card split, open the travel money planner.
Travel money
Travel money in Denmark
Practical choices for cash, cards, ATMs and exchange when you're using danish krone.
Cards
Hotels, restaurants, shops and transport in Copenhagen and across Denmark commonly take contactless and chip-and-PIN. Check your card’s foreign-transaction fees. Away from the centre, have kroner ready rather than assuming a terminal will work. Sketch a cash-versus-card split on the travel money planner if you want a fuller trip budget.
ATMs
Cash machines are common in Copenhagen, at the airport and in Danish towns. Withdraw kroner when you need it. Some operators add a fee on screen — this page does not assume a standard Danish ATM charge. Use the ATM withdrawal calculator if you want a rough cost before you travel.
Buying and exchanging Danish kroner
You can buy Danish kroner at a UK bank or bureau before you fly, or exchange after you land. Banks, bureaux and airport desks set their own rates, fees and stock — Wayfare does not sell notes or list shops near you. Compare how many kr you would receive for a set pound amount after any commission, then use the Travel Money hub for a fuller buying checklist.
Dynamic currency conversion
If a Danish ATM or card terminal offers to charge you in pounds rather than kroner, the operator is applying its own conversion (DCC). Choosing DKK usually keeps the clearer total. Compare the on-screen figures before you confirm — neither path is always cheaper.
Fees and denominations
Notes commonly seen are 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 kr; coins are 50 øre, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 kr. Providers earn through a rate margin, a fee, or both. This page does not list bank-specific charges. Browse other published currencies in the currency explorer if your trip uses more than kroner.
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Facts
Danish Krone at a glance
Code, symbol and where DKK is used.
- Currency
- Danish Krone
- Code
- DKK
- Symbol
- kr
- Used in
- Denmark
- Decimal places
- 2
Guide
About the Danish Krone
Key facts about DKK, how its rate is set and how to read a quote.
What is the Danish Krone?
The Danish Krone is Denmark’s official currency, issued by Danmarks Nationalbank. Its ISO code is DKK and the symbol is kr. The currency is the krone (singular) and kroner (plural); one krone is divided into 100 øre. International listings use DKK so it is not confused with the Norwegian or Swedish kroner.
Denmark uses the krone, not the euro: it is in the European Union but has not adopted the euro, so everyday prices are in kroner. A hotel or tour desk may also show a pound or euro figure as a convenience quote; that is not a second official currency.
What currency is used in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen uses the Danish Krone, the same as the rest of Denmark — there is no separate Copenhagen currency. If you are looking up “money in Copenhagen” or the “currency of Copenhagen, Denmark”, the answer is DKK, priced in kroner across shops, cafés, transport and hotels.
Denmark is highly card-friendly, so many visitors carry only a little cash. Keep some kroner for smaller purchases and gaps, and use a card where terminals work. Plan for a mix rather than assuming either everywhere.
How Danish Krone exchange rates work
A GBP/DKK exchange rate is how many kroner one pound converts into. A figure of 8.68 means one pound buys about 8.68 kr on that quote — the same idea people search for as “sterling to Danish krone”. The number on a board is not automatically the amount you receive.
The krone is kept close to the euro through a long-standing peg, so EUR/DKK moves very little, while GBP/DKK still shifts with the pound. Banks, UK bureaux, Danish desks and cards usually add a margin, a fee, or both, which is why the same GBP→DKK request differs between providers. Compare the total kr you would actually get for a round sum such as £100 or £500 — not the advertised rate alone. Wayfare does not rank providers or claim a best rate.
Figures in the converter are indicative so you can see the arithmetic. They are not a dealing quote. A bureau or card will use its own number.
Reading GBP/DKK, EUR/DKK and USD/DKK
Pairs are written base-first. In GBP/DKK the pound is the base, so the number is how many kroner one pound buys: a sample rate of 8.68 means £1 ≈ 8.68 kr. EUR/DKK is how many kroner one euro buys; USD/DKK is how many one US dollar buys.
To convert pounds, multiply by the GBP/DKK rate (£100 × 8.68 = 868 kr on this demo figure). To go back, divide kroner by the same rate. Use the converter on this page — or the dedicated currency converter — to try other amounts. The result is indicative only.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the Danish Krone and converting to it.
What currency does Denmark use?
Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK), including in Copenhagen and across the country. It is not the euro. A pound or euro figure on a tourist menu is a convenience quote, not legal tender.
What is the Danish Krone, and what is DKK?
The Danish Krone is Denmark’s official currency. DKK is its ISO 4217 code and the symbol is kr. One krone is divided into 100 øre.
Is it “krone” or “kroner”?
Both refer to the same currency: krone is singular and kroner is plural. You will see “Danish krone” and “Danish kroner” used interchangeably in English; the code DKK and symbol kr avoid confusion with Norwegian and Swedish kroner.
What currency is used in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen uses the Danish Krone, the same as the rest of Denmark — there is no separate Copenhagen currency. Prices, cash and most card charges are in kroner.
Does Denmark use the euro?
No. Denmark is in the European Union but has not adopted the euro, so it uses the Danish Krone. The krone is kept close to the euro through a long-standing peg, but you spend and are usually charged in kroner.
How do I convert GBP to DKK?
Multiply the pound amount by the GBP/DKK rate. The converter on this page shows an indicative result — not what a bureau or card will pay out. Open the full currency converter if you want to try other published pairs.
How do I convert DKK to GBP?
Divide the krone amount by the GBP/DKK rate, or swap the currencies in the converter on this page. The figure is indicative for planning, not a dealing quote.
Where can I buy Danish kroner?
Common options are a UK bank or bureau before you travel, or an exchange desk once you arrive. Stock, hours and fees vary by provider. Wayfare does not sell Danish kroner — compare the amount received after charges, and use the Travel Money hub for a buying checklist.
Can I use cards in Denmark?
Cards are widely used across Denmark, from Copenhagen to smaller towns. Check foreign-transaction fees, and keep a little kroner for smaller purchases where cash is handy.
Can I withdraw Danish kroner from an ATM?
Yes, if your card works abroad. Withdraw DKK, read any fee on screen, and compare a pounds conversion offer carefully before you accept it. Estimate cost first with the ATM withdrawal tool.
Should I choose DKK or GBP at an ATM?
When a machine or terminal offers to charge you in pounds, that is often dynamic currency conversion. Choosing DKK usually keeps the clearer total — compare the on-screen figures before you confirm. Neither option is always cheaper.
How much money do I need for a Denmark trip?
There is no single right amount. Start from daily spend × days, then decide a small cash share since cards cover most spending. Use the travel budget sketch on this page, then the travel money planner for a fuller cash-versus-card plan.
Why can the rate I receive differ from Wayfare’s figure?
Wayfare shows an indicative sample or reference rate for planning. A bank, bureau, card or ATM uses its own dealing rate and may add a margin or fee. Always compare the kroner you would actually receive.
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