How to send money to Gambia from Denmark with the best DKK-GMD rate

Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Denmark to Gambia with confidence.

For DKK/GMD

• Wise is our top pick for sending Danish Krone to Gambia. For example, sending 50,000 DKK to GMD will cost you kr673.72 in fees, and you will receive 550,160.66 GMD.

• We would recommend Wise for low cost, affordable transfers from Dalasis to Gambia. We found that Wise is 4.28% cheaper than the second-best option. The cost is a combination of a fee of 673.72 DKK and an exchange rate for converting Danish Krone to Dalasi that is 0.09% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to send money to Gambia from Denmark is with Paysend. For example, if you send 50,000 DKK with Paysend to Gambia, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours based on our data.

Our analysis, and search results, include 3 providers that operate between Denmark and Gambia. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.

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

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Dalasi when you send Danish Krone to Gambia.

The current exchange rate between the Danish Krone and Dalasi is 11.113, and it constantly fluctuates.

When calculating the cost of sending money from Denmark to Gambia, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current DKK-GMD mid-market rate is 11.113 GMD per Danish Krone. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Dalasi for your money.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Wise currently offers the lowest fees of 673.72 DKK per transfer (based on kr50,000 transfer). Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

• Amount Received: The total amount received in Dalasi is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Denmark from Gambia. The higher the total amount received in Gambia, the lower the cost of sending from Denmark.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more GMD for the same amount of Danish Krone. But, the best way to lock in a price between Denmark and Gambia is by using a forward contract.

A debit card is our recommended option for money transfers between Denmark and Gambia. Wise offers the best price on a debit card.

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

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from Denmark to Gambia.

A money transfer company like Wise offer bank transfers between Denmark and Gambia with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.

On average, Wise is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 3 we tested when sending DKK to Gambia.

Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Denmark to Gambia with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Wise.


Wise is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from Denmark to Gambia, competing among a total of 3 active money transfer companies on this route.

Credit cards

We recommend avoiding credit cards where possible due to a lack of support and high fees.

If you have to use a credit card, we recommend comparing your options to find the company with the lowest fees.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Denmark and Gambia to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Denmark and Gambia.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Denmark to Gambia.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using Wise if you need to send large amounts of DKK to Gambia. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Gambia is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Denmark, or entering Gambia. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Gambia. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Denmark to Gambia will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Denmark into Dalasi. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Denmark and Gambia.

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

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 Wise.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Denmark and Gambia, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Denmark this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Gambia it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Gambia, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Denmark and Gambia, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend Wise in part due to their easy sign up process in Denmark.

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

Some transfers into Dalasi may need to be reported to tax authorities in Gambia, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

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