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IBAN Structure Denmark

Last reviewed: · Source: ISO 13616 / SWIFT IBAN Registry

Denmark's IBAN is compact at 18 characters and follows the pattern DKkk BBBB CCCC CCCC CC. After DK and the check digits come a 4-digit Reg.nr. bank code (registration number, e.g. 3000 for Danske Bank, 0040 for Nordea Danmark), the 9-digit account number and a single national check digit. Denmark is in SEPA but NOT in the euro area — the currency is the krone (DKK). Euro transfers from the euro area travel at the SEPA rate; for DKK transfers, FX margins and sometimes handling fees apply as they run over SWIFT.

Overview

CountryDenmark (DK)
IBAN length18 characters
FormatDKkk BBBB CCCC CCCC CC
Example IBANDK50 0040 0440 1162 43

Visual breakdown

Example IBAN:

DK5000400440116243
Country codeCheck digitsReg. numberAccount numberNational check digit(s)

Character-by-character explanation

SegmentCharactersLengthExplanation
Country codeDK2DK for Denmark (ISO 3166-1)
Check digits502Two check digits per MOD-97
Reg. number004044-digit bank code (registration number)
Account number04401162499-digit account number
National check digit(s)311 national check digit

Example IBAN for Denmark

The IBAN below illustrates the format for Denmark. It is fictitious and shown for illustration only.

DK50 0040 0440 1162 43

18 characters · Format DKkk BBBB CCCC CCCC CC

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Frequently asked questions

How many characters does an IBAN in Denmark have?
An IBAN in Denmark has exactly 18 characters. It consists of the country code DK, two check digits and the national account number (BBAN) with 14 characters.
How is a Denmark IBAN structured?
The IBAN in Denmark follows the format DKkk BBBB CCCC CCCC CC. DK is the country code, the following two digits are the check digits, and the remaining characters encode the bank and account details. Example: DK50 0040 0440 1162 43.
What happens if I enter a wrong IBAN for Denmark?
Thanks to the built-in check digits (MOD-97, ISO 7064), most typos in an IBAN are detected automatically. The bank rejects a malformed IBAN and the transfer is not executed. Always check an IBAN carefully against your records before you send a payment.

IBAN structure for other countries

Germany

22 characters · DEkk BBBB BBBB CCCC CCCC CC

Austria

20 characters · ATkk BBBB BCCC CCCC CCCC

Switzerland

21 characters · CHkk BBBB BCCC CCCC CCCC C

Liechtenstein

21 characters · LIkk BBBB BCCC CCCC CCCC C

France

27 characters · FRkk BBBB BGGG GGCC CCCC CCCC CKK

Spain

24 characters · ESkk BBBB GGGG KKCC CCCC CCCC

Italy

27 characters · ITkk XBBB BBGG GGGC CCCC CCCC CCC

Portugal

25 characters · PTkk BBBB SSSS CCCC CCCC CCCK K