Open a Danish Krone Business Account
Open a DKK business account and operate across Denmark with confidence. Get local Danish IBAN details with access to domestic clearing and SWIFT. Send, receive, and hold DKK with clear control over every transaction.

What’s Included with Your Danish Krone Business Account
A dedicated DKK account embeds you in Denmark’s domestic rails, aligns you with Danish counterparties, and lets treasury decide when to convert rather than being forced by each transaction.

Key Benefits
Account in your company’s name with unique Danish account number and IBAN for clean payables and receivables.
Local Danish clearing including real-time and intraday schemes for fast domestic settlement.
Global reach via SWIFT for international DKK payments.
Receive, hold, convert, and send DKK under clear treasury rules with audit-ready records.
The Risk of Not Having a Danish Krone Business Account
Without a DKK account, international corporates face costs, delays, and credibility issues when engaging Danish counterparties. Treasury outcomes become reactive, not controlled.
FX erosion:
Repeated, unplanned conversions compress margins.
Payment delays:
SWIFT-only routes add intermediaries, days, and fees.
Counterparty friction:
Local partners prefer DKK transfers to domestic accounts.
Compliance hurdles:
Paying taxes and payroll without a DKK account can be challenging.

Our DKK Business Accounts Are Designed for
We support a wide range of internationally minded businesses. From fast-growing companies expanding into Denmark to established global organisations managing complex operations.

Global Corporates
Centralise DKK receivables, fund suppliers and payroll, and align DKK costs with DKK revenues for cleaner margins.
Funds & Institutions
Manage capital calls and distributions in DKK with role-based approvals and clear audit trails.
Private Equity
Efficient DKK flows for deals, fees, and SPV/holdco structures with policy-driven FX.
Family Offices
Discreet DKK management for assets, commitments, and inter-entity transfers under tight permissions.
Banq Global vs. Traditional Providers
How to Open a Danish Krone Business Account
A clear, expert-led process that reduces rework, shortens decision time, and maintains certainty.
Scoping & Fit
We review your structure, directors, UBOs, and DKK flows to confirm feasibility and align the account with your treasury needs.
Document Pack
A precise, tailored checklist for your entity type and structure, minimising rounds of clarification.
Compliance Review
Disciplined AML/KYC due diligence with prompt Q&A and clear status visibility.
Account Issuance
DKK account in your company’s name with account number, registration number, IBAN and BIC.
Go-Live & Controls
Users, roles, approvals, payment templates, and FX policy (including market orders) configured to your standards.
Danish Krone Business Account - FAQs
Opening a DKK account raises questions on eligibility, payment rails, non-resident onboarding, and compliance. Below are answers to the questions global finance teams ask most often.
Do we need a Danish company to open a DKK account?
Traditional banks often require you to have a Danish entity to open a local Danish account. Banq Global supports non-resident directors and foreign companies wishing to open a local business account in Denmark.
Will the account be opened under our company name with unique account details?
Yes, you receive a DKK account in your company's name with a unique account number, registration number, IBAN and BIC.
Can we open a DKK account remotely?
Yes, Banq Global supports remote onboarding, without requiring directors to physically visit Denmark.
What payment rails are supported?
You can use Denmark’s domestic clearing schemes to receive DKK payments locally and SWIFT for cross-border DKK payments.
How does holding DKK help with FX costs?
Maintaining DKK balances allows you to avoid repeated conversions, match costs with revenues, and time FX strategically under treasury policy.
Can we manage multiple entities and approvals in one place?
Yes, you can administer access per entity, set role-based approvals, implement payment approval workflows, and maintain complete audit trails.
Do you accommodate layered ownership (holding companies, SPVs, trusts)?
Yes, we regularly onboard clients with layered ownership structures such as holding companies, SPVs, and trusts, including cross-border arrangements.