Currency and payment in Greenland
The currency in Greenland is the Danish Krone (DKK)
The currency used in Greenland is the Danish Krone (DKK), the same currency used in Denmark. Besides Denmark and Greenland the Danish Krone is also the official currency of the Faroe Islands.
Danish krone exchange rate
| Valuta | ISO | April 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Euro | EUR | 747,31 |
| American dollar | USD | 634,28 |
| British pound | GBP | 859,05 |
| Swedish krone | SEK | 69,17 |
Euro (EUR) – Danish Krone (DKK)
Although the Danish Krone is an independent currency it is pegged to the Euro at 7.46 and required to stay within 2.25% of that rate. This means that no matter the economic situation the Euro and the Danish Krone exchange rate stays almost the same.
Payment methods in Greenland
In most places in Greenland you can pay with Credit Card.
The following credit cards are accepted in Cash Dispensers (ATMs): Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Diners and Dankort. A pin-code must be used to draw money.
As a general rule it’s always a good idea to bring a bit of extra cash in DKK just in case. Most places in Greenland have an ATM for you to do so. Cash Dispensers (ATMs) are found in the following towns: Nanortalik, Narsaq, Qaqortoq, Paamiut, Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq, Aasiaat, Qasigiannguit, Ilulissat, Qeqertarsuaq, Uummannaq, Upernavik, Tasiilaq.
