Send money to Denmark
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Send money to Denmark
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Compare fees for when you send money to Denmark
The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there's no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.
 Wise |  Remitly |  PayPal | |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipient gets (Total after fees) | 3,216.81 DKK | 3,202.19 DKK | 3,106.77 DKK |
Exchange rate (1 USDDKK) | 6.54955 | 6.42352 | 6.27618 |
Exchange rate markup | 0 USD | 9.62 USD | 20.87 USD |
Transfer fee | 8.85 USD | 1.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
Total transfer cost | 8.85 USD | 11.11 USD | 25.86 USD |
How to send money to Denmark from the US
Enter amount to send in USD.
Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in Denmark.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send USD, receive DKK.
The recipient gets money in DKK directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 25,000 USD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
Secure money transfers to Denmark
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we're on hand when you've got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it's available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money to Denmark with WISE
The best way to send United States dollar to Danish krone is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
How to receive money in Denmark
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you'll get on the other side.
Local bank account
Local bank account
For local bank account transfers you’ll need to have the recipient’s account details to ensure a smooth transfer. Learn more about bank transfers.
Cheapest way to send money to Denmark from the US
The cheapest way to send 500 USD to Denmark is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 2.44 USD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
USD
DKK
| Sending 500 USD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct debit | 3.59 USD | ||
| Bank transfer | 8.85 USD | ||
| Debit card | 20.36 USD | ||
| Credit card | 28.79 USD | ||
| Apple Pay | 33.32 USD | ||
| Google Pay | 33.32 USD | ||
Fastest way to send money to Denmark from the US
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
USD
DKK
| Sending 500 USD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct debit | in 2 hours | ||
| Bank transfer | by Thursday | ||
| Debit card | in 3 hours | ||
| Credit card | in 3 hours | ||
| Apple Pay | in 3 hours | ||
| Google Pay | in 3 hours | ||
Send money to Denmark from the US with the Wise app
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Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
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Send money to Denmark from the US with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to Denmark? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
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