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GBP to DKK Market Data

British pound (GBP) to Danish krone (DKK) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

Sell GBP → Buy DKK

1 GBP = DKK

▼-0.1%

GBP to DKK is at 7-day lows near 8.8523, near its 3-month average, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 8.5991 to 9.0442

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1 DKK = 0.1131 GBP

Date	GBP/DKK	Change	Period
07 May 2025	8.7727	0.8% ▲	2 Week
20 Feb 2025	8.9991	1.7% ▼	3 Month
21 May 2024	8.7369	1.2% ▲	1 Year
22 May 2020	8.3216	6.3% ▲	5 Year
24 May 2015	10.49	15.7% ▼	10 Year
26 May 2005	10.83	18.3% ▼	20 Year

GBP/DKK historic rates & change to 21-May-2025

What are equivalent amounts of GBP and DKK?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for GBP to DKK (British pound to Danish krone)*.

GBP	DKK
£ 1	kr 8.8425
£ 5	kr 44.21
£ 10	kr 88.43
£ 20	kr 176.85
£ 50	kr 442.13
£ 100	kr 884.25
£ 250	kr 2,211
£ 500	kr 4,421
£ 1,000	kr 8,843
£ 2,000	kr 17,685
£ 5,000	kr 44,213
£ 10,000	kr 88,425
£ 20,000	kr 176,850
£ 50,000	kr 442,125
£ 100,000	kr 884,250

GBP	DKK
£ 0.1131	kr 1
£ 0.5655	kr 5
£ 1.1310	kr 10
£ 2.2620	kr 20
£ 5.6550	kr 50
£ 11.31	kr 100
£ 28.28	kr 250
£ 56.55	kr 500
£ 113.10	kr 1,000
£ 226.20	kr 2,000
£ 565.50	kr 5,000
£ 1,131	kr 10,000
£ 2,262	kr 20,000
£ 5,655	kr 50,000
£ 11,310	kr 100,000

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*Converted at the current GBPDKK interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for GBP to DKK

21 MayThe GBP to DKK exchange rate has seen recent fluctuations influenced by several economic and political factors. Analysts note that the British pound (GBP) has stumbled amid mixed signals from the Bank of England (BoE), particularly following comments from Chief Economist Huw Pill. Despite his dissenting vote against a recent rate cut, Pill indicated that the trajectory for interest rates remains downward due to ongoing disinflationary pressures. This has contributed to some uncertainty in the GBP, especially as upcoming UK consumer price index data is anticipated to show an inflation increase, potentially impacting BoE rate cut expectations.

Read our full review of recent GBP to DKK forecasts.

How to get a good GBP to DKK exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting British pound to Danish krone:

Shop around for the best GBP/DKK exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the GBP/DKK rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both GBP and DKK at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying Danish krone with British pound, then it's better for the GBP/DKK exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

Read our Currency guide to Denmark — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Denmark plus living and doing business with the Danish krone.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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Will the British pound rise against the Danish krone?

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

To help with this you can add GBP/DKK to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.

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Expat life in Denmark

For expats, Denmark is known for its high standard of living, excellent healthcare and education system, and strong economy. The country is also home to a diverse expat community, and major cities like Copenhagen and Aarhus offer a vibrant international community. However, the cost of living in Denmark can be relatively high, especially in major cities like Copenhagen. The weather in Denmark can be quite cold in the winter and quite cool in the summer with the occasional periods of rain throughout the year.

The language might be a barrier for some expats, as Danish is not widely spoken as a second language. However, in major cities like Copenhagen, most people do speak English fluently, and most official forms, documents and customer services are available in English.

Read more at our Denmark (DKK) country guide