How to send money to Australia from Denmark with the best DKK-AUD rate

Always compare ways to send money from Denmark to Australia to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.

Right now, for DKK/AUD

• Wise is our top pick for sending DKK to AUD. Sending 50,000 DKK to Australian Dollars will cost you kr205.1 in fees, and you will receive 10,939.74 AUD. The delivery time is same day.

• Cheapest way to send money to Australia from Denmark is with Taptap Send. The cost is made up of a fee of 0 DKK and an exchange rate for buying Australian Dollar with Danish Krone that is -0.12% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to transfer money from Denmark to Australia is with Taptap Send

Our analysis included 12 providers that operate between Denmark and Australia.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Denmark when you need to send money to Australia.

The exchange rate determines how many DKK the recipient will get in Australia when you send Danish Krone.

Today, the average exchange rate between Danish Krone and Australian Dollar is 0.2201. The company offering the best exchange rate is Taptap Send.

The DKK-AUD rate fluctuates constantly, so timing your transfer to Australia can help you save a lot of money.

The total cost of sending money to Australia from Denmark is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for DKK-AUD is 0.2201 AUD per Danish Krone.

• Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. Taptap Send offers the lowest fee of the 12 providers tested, costing 0 DKK per transfer (based on kr50,000 transferred).

• Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Australian Dollar eventually received in Australia.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more AUD for the same amount of DKK. You can also opt for a forward contract to lock in rates between Denmark and Australia.

A bank transfer is the most cost effective option for sending money from Denmark to Australia.

Here are all the ways to send money from Denmark to Australia:

Bank transfers

The default option for sending money from Denmark to Australia is often a bank transfer.

Using a money transfer company, such as Key Currency for transfers from Denmark to Australia, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Denmark to Australia with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Wise.


Wise is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between Denmark and Australia.

Credit cards

When it comes to international credit card transfers from Denmark to Australia, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities to ensure funds are safe when transferring from Denmark to Australia.

If you don’t know what the key regulatory bodies for money transfers are between Denmark and Australia, please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide.

Some services have limits on how much you can transfer from Denmark to Australia. This applies when receiving money in Australia as well.

Different companies will offer different rates or lower fees for different transfer amounts.

For example, we recommend using Wise if you need to send large amounts of DKK to Australia.

This being said, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Denmark, or entering Australia.

There are different ways to receive money in Australia. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account.

If you (or the recipient) want a direct transfer to your bank account, Wise is the best money transfer company for bank transfers between Denmark and Australia.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Denmark and Australia.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Taptap Send.

When you're sending or receiving money between Denmark and Australia, you have to be ready to show some ID.

The exact documents you need might vary. Usually in Denmark this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. This will be similar if you need to open an account or collect cash in Australia.

If you're making a big transaction between Denmark and Australia, a provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where your money comes from.

Wise is a great option for sending from Denmark as the sign up process is pretty straightforward, even for larger transactions.

When sending large amounts of money between Denmark to Australia there will be tax implications to consider.

Some DKK-AUD transfers may need to be reported to tax authorities, particularly where inheritance or property sales are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Australia based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Denmark or Australia to discuss your personal circumstances.