DKK
kr
Danish Krone
Official currency of Denmark
ISO Country Code
DK
Decimal Places
2 / 4
Subunit
øre
Payment Methods Available
Payment Options
Available payment methods and requirements
Choose the right payment method for your needs
Priority Payment
Fast processing with priority serviceM | SWIFT |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 10:00 |
D | Same Day |
M | No limit |
D | Any (excluding sanctioned) |
Trace | Available |
Recall | Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
BIC/SWIFT
Account Number
IBAN
Standard Payment
Standard payment processingM | Straksclearing Instant |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 08:20 |
D | Same Day |
M | 500,000kr |
D | Denmark |
Trace | Not Available |
Recall | Not Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Not Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
BIC/SWIFT
Account Number
IBAN
Currency Holidays
Currency settlements pause on public or bank holidays.
Currency Holiday Calendar
Official non-business days for this currency- Dec
31
2025New Year's Eve
6 days agoWednesday, December 31, 2025
Restricted Regions
Areas with payment limitations
Restricted Regions
Areas with payment limitations or restrictionsThe following regions have payment restrictions:
Account Format
Standards for account numbers and IBAN
Account Format & Structure
Standardised format for financial accounts with this currencyFormat Standards
| Format Type | Structure Pattern |
|---|---|
BBAN Basic Bank Account Number | BBBB CCCCCCCCCC |
IBAN International Bank Account Number | DKKK BBBB CCCC CCCC CX Format Key LegendK:IBAN check digits B:National bank code C:Account number X:National check digit |
Example Accounts
| Account Type | Example Format |
|---|---|
B Bank Code | 0040 |
A Account Number | 0440116213 |
B BBAN | 0040 0440116213 |
I IBAN | DK5000400440116213 |
Always double-check account formats before initiating payments to ensure successful transactions.
Additional Notes
Important information and special considerations
Special Considerations
Important notes and requirements for DKK paymentsPlease review these important notes before processing payments in DKK
1
DKK is pegged to the Euro via ERM II with a narrow fluctuation band.2
IBAN is required for SWIFT payments; local payments use BBAN.3
Non-ASCII characters are not supported in SWIFT messages.4
SWIFT character set includes: letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +5
Non-ASCII characters will be transformed or removed based on domestic and SWIFT restrictions.6
Non-supported characters will be transformed to EBCDIC equivalent or removed on a best endeavors basis in order to comply with the restrictions of the Swift payment network. The permitted characters on the Swift network are letters, numbers, spaces and the following symbols: / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +
For more information about payment requirements for DKK, contact your account manager or refer to the latest regulations.
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