Accept online payments in Denmark

If you are starting a webshop or offering online services aimed at Denmark, you naturally want your customers to be able to pay easily — via Dankort, MobilePay or other popular methods. On this page, you will discover which online payment methods are most commonly used in Denmark, which payment providers can help you with this, and what is happening in the field of online payments.

  • Which online payment methods are popular in Denmark?

  • Which payment provider suits your situation?

  • More information about developments in online payments

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E-commerce Market Profile | Denmark

The Danish online payment market is well developed, thanks in part to high internet penetration (more than 97% of households) and a digitally savvy population. E-commerce is strongly represented, with annual online sales exceeding €20 billion, and continues to grow year after year.

In Denmark, payment solutions play a major role in removing barriers to online shopping. The trade association FDIH (Foreningen for Dansk Internethandel) is committed to transparency and consumer confidence in the Danish e-commerce sector.

When it comes to payment methods, Dankort (often combined with Visa) is still one of the most widely used options. MobilePay is also extremely popular, especially for mobile purchases. Credit cards, PayPal and Buy Now Pay Later are also gaining ground, especially among younger shoppers.

Currency

Danish krone (DKK)

GDP per capita

€58,000

IMF

Population

5.9 million (2024)

Internet access in households

Over 97% of households

Internet country code

.dk

B2C E-commerce Market Size

€19 billion (2024)

Gross National Product

€407 billion (2024)

E-commerce industry organisation(s)

FDIH (Association for Danish Internet Trade)

Most popular online payment method(s)

Dankort, MobilePay, credit cards

All online payment methods in Denmark

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Online payments in Denmark: what you need to know

Which popular payment methods should you accept in your webshop?

As a new online shop targeting Denmark, you want one thing above all else: to make it as easy as possible for your customers to pay. In Denmark, Dankort (often in combination with Visa) has been a widely used payment method for many years. MobilePay is also extremely popular, especially among younger shoppers who want to pay quickly using their mobile phones. Credit cards, PayPal and Buy Now Pay Later via Klarna, for example, are also important, especially in sectors such as fashion and consumer electronics.

Are you targeting business customers (B2B)? Then bank transfers or payments on invoice are often the standard. For international sales, it is wise to offer payment methods such as Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal, which are accepted worldwide.

Danish payment providers, but also often Dutch payment providers, offer these payment methods (or a selection thereof). Please take this into account when selecting the right payment provider.

Online payment methods in Denmark

What is the most popular payment method in Denmark?

If you start a webshop in Denmark, you can't ignore Dankort and MobilePay. These are the most popular ways for Danes to pay online – fast, trusted and hassle-free. Customers pay via their bank card or smartphone, and you as a business owner receive immediate confirmation of payment.

Why are Dankort and MobilePay so popular? For you as a business owner, the costs are relatively low, payments are instant and secure, and there is less risk of chargebacks than with credit cards or PayPal.

You can easily add Dankort and MobilePay via a payment provider or through integrations within platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce or Magento. Almost all Danish and often international Payment Service Providers (PSPs) support these methods – handy if you want to go live quickly. Find out which payment providers support MobilePay here.

MobilePay Payment Providers

Which payment providers are available for the Danish market?

In Denmark, there are several payment providers that can help you accept online payments. These include well-known names such as Nets, QuickPay, Clearhaus, Bambora and international players such as Stripe and Adyen. They handle the technical processing of payments via Dankort, MobilePay, credit card, PayPal and more — but they differ considerably from one another.

The differences are not only in transaction fees and connection costs, but also in the range of payment methods offered, the method of integration with your webshop platform, the speed of payouts, and the quality of customer service.

Curious to find out which provider best suits your webshop? View the overview of payment providers active in Denmark here — or use our handyfree provider selector to quickly find the party that suits your situation.

Payment Providers in Denmark

Who is the best payment provider for the Danish market?

The fairest question is actually: who is the best payment provider for you? Just like choosing a new car, there is no single 'best' solution. It depends on what you need — your webshop, your customers, your budget and your preferences.

Do you only sell in Denmark, or also in the Netherlands, Belgium or other countries? Do you want to be able to speak to someone whenever you have a problem, or is support via a ticket system sufficient for you? And do you need to be able to link to your webshop software or accounting package?

One entrepreneur is mainly looking for low transaction fees, another wants fast support, or many local payment methods such as MobilePay and Dankort. In short: it has to click — in terms of price, product, service and ease of use.

To help you choose, we have created ahandy provider selectorThis allows you to quickly see which payment provider(s) suit your situation. Would you like personal contact or a tailor-made quote? You can arrange this with a single click.

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