Am I allowed to carry large amounts of cash across the border in Denmark?
Yes — there is no upper limit on how much cash you may carry, but you must declare larger amounts. You must declare cash or other liquid funds of 10,000 euros or more (about 75,000 kr) to the Customs Agency when you cross the border. The trap is that in Denmark this applies both to travel to other EU countries and to countries outside the EU — and in both directions, including the money you bring home. The amount covers notes and coins, cheques and certain forms of gold, in any currency. Declaring is free, either digitally in advance or at a customs office. If you do not declare, it costs a fine of 25% of the excess amount, and the money can be seized.
📋 The rules
- No upper limit, but declare 10,000 euros or more (about 75,000 kr)
- Applies both to EU countries and outside the EU
- Covers notes, coins, cheques and certain forms of gold
- You declare it digitally or at a customs office
- Failing to declare: a fine of 25% of the excess
🔓 Exceptions
- Under 10,000 euros no declaration is needed, but customs can still check
- Sending money by post or freight follows different rules
- The rule applies to individuals and companies and both travel directions
⚠️ Penalties & fines
If you fail to declare cash of 10,000 euros or more, it costs a fine of 25% of the amount over the limit — not of the whole sum, but it quickly becomes a large number. On top of that the money can be seized, leaving you without it while the case runs. The rule applies in both directions across the border and to individuals and companies alike, so the journey home with the cash counts exactly like the journey out. Even below the limit customs can stop and check you — the 10,000 euros only frees you from declaring, not from being checked.
📎 Official sources
- Customs Agency · Travelling with large valuables →
- Skat.dk · Cash across the border →
- Skat.dk · Declaration of liquid funds →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I carry large amounts of cash across the border?
Yes, there is no upper limit on how much you may carry. But you must declare cash and other liquid funds of 10,000 euros or more to the Customs Agency every time you cross the border, and declaring is free.
How much can I carry without declaring?
Up to just under 10,000 euros, about 75,000 kr. From 10,000 euros upwards the amount must be declared, and customs can stop and check you even below the limit — it only frees you from the declaration.
Does it only apply to travel outside the EU?
No. In Denmark the duty applies both to travel to other EU countries and to countries outside the EU, and it applies in both directions — including the money you bring back home with you.
What counts towards the amount?
Notes and coins, cheques and other liquid funds, and certain forms of gold, in any currency. Sending money by post or freight, by contrast, follows different rules from those that apply to you as a traveller.
What is the penalty for not declaring?
A fine of 25% of the amount over 10,000 euros — not of the whole sum — and the money can also be seized. The rule applies to individuals and companies and in both travel directions.
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