Denmark

Published on March 13, 2012 by admin · No Comments

Currency for Denmark.

The Danish Krone (DKK) where 1 DKK = 100 øre is the main currency in Denmark. Although Denmark operates its own currency it still accepts the euro. Notes are in denominations of DKR 1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of DKR 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 and 25 øre.

Need to send money to Denmark?

The IBAN includes various codes, like your branch and account numbers, and is the standard system for sending payments across Europe. Danish IBANs have 18 characters, starting with ‘DK’ followed by 16 characters, and can usually be found on your bank statement or other paperwork, along with your BIC or SWIFT code.

There are further techical details below, although the Currency providers will take care of ensuring payment details are in the correct format before initiating any payments on your behalf.

Danish IBAN Format: DKkk BBBB CCCC CCCC CC

B = Bank Code
C = Account No.
k = Check Digits

Danish BIC or SWIFT code Format: BBBBCCLL or BBBBCCLLDDD

B = Bank Code (Only Letters)
C = Country Code ‘DK’ (Only Letters)
L = Location Code (Letters & Digits)
D = Branch Code Optional (‘XXX’ for Head Office – Letters & Digits)

Use our comparison website Send Money Home to see who can assist you in your currency exchange see which company ticks all the boxes when it comes to sending your money to Denmark. There are so many companies available but ensure you are getting the best currency exchange rate and are offering no money transfer fees over 5000 to 10,000.

Receiving and Sending money home to the Denmark is easy just choose which company you want to use and complete the online application form. Once submitted you may need to provide conformation of ID. This is standard and is a requirement by the Inland Revenue and the FSA to confirm who you are and to protect your money. Once your account is opened you can then confirm a currency rate and transfer funds. It all sounds like it will take time but in fact in an account can be opened in 10 minutes if you have your passport and proof of ID with you.

Ensure you get the best rate, remember you are not the expert they are so ask as many questions as you need getting expert advice all the way.

All of the currency providers listed on Send Money Home Website have been carefully vetted by sendmoneyhome.co.uk, All currency providers are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and operate segregated client accounts. When you need to send money to the Denmark consider using one of these companies and save money compared to using your high street bank.

Sending Money to Denmark?

When you click the ‘Open an Account / Get a Quick Quote’ button, you will be directed to the currency providers website where you need to open an account before you can send money to the Denmark.