How to send money to Hong Kong from Denmark with the best DKK-HKD rate

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

For DKK/HKD

• Wise is our top pick for sending Danish Krone to Hong Kong. For example, sending 50,702 DKK to HKD will cost you kr228.5 in fees, and you will receive 56,765.53 HKD.

• We would recommend Revolut for low cost, affordable transfers from Hong Kong Dollars to Hong Kong. We found that Revolut is 0.05% cheaper than the second-best option. The cost is a combination of a fee of 0 DKK and an exchange rate for converting Danish Krone to Hong Kong Dollar that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to send money to Hong Kong from Denmark is with Regency FX. For example, if you send 50,702 DKK with Regency FX to Hong Kong, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours based on our data.

Our analysis, and search results, include 15 providers that operate between Denmark and Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong.

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Hong Kong Dollar when you send Danish Krone to Hong Kong.

The current exchange rate between the Danish Krone and Hong Kong Dollar is 1.2114, and it constantly fluctuates.

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

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current DKK-HKD mid-market rate is 1.2114 HKD per Danish Krone. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Hong Kong Dollar for your money.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Revolut currently offers the lowest fees of 0 DKK per transfer (based on kr50,702 transfer). Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

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

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

A bank transfer is our recommended option for money transfers between Denmark and Hong Kong. Revolut offers the best price on a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Denmark to Hong Kong:

Bank transfers

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

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

On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 15 we tested when sending DKK to Hong Kong.

Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Denmark to Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, competing among a total of 15 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 Hong Kong to ensure funds are protected.

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

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

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 Hong Kong. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Dollar. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Denmark and Hong Kong.

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

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 Revolut.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Denmark and Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Hong Kong, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Denmark and Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong there will be tax implications to consider.

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

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