DKK to SEK

Converting Danish Krone into Swedish Krona explained

The page you are reading tracks the rate for Danish Krone (DKK) and Swedish Krona (SEK) and compares it with the cost of an actual conversion at a range of providers. On October 31, 2026, 1 DKK equals 1.4694 SEK, and 1 SEK equals 0.680561 DKK.

The figure at the top is the interbank mid rate. It is the midpoint between what wholesale traders pay for DKK and what they ask for it. It works as a fair reference point: no fee or margin is built in, which is exactly why few consumer services pass it on unchanged.

The amount that lands in the other account is shaped by two separate costs: the gap between the provider’s rate and the mid-market rate and the fee you see on the order screen. Below the converter and chart we explain how those costs work, look at what a conversion costs in practice and give concrete ways to keep more of your money when converting DKK to SEK.

About this comparison

Every calculation begins with the mid-market rate of 1.4694. For each provider we apply its published fees and the margin it adds to the rate, and work out how much SEK the recipient would end up with. The comparison covers 8 providers, ranked from most to least received.

Rates are refreshed every 30 minutes, and the date on the page shows when the data was last updated. The final price is always set by the provider itself, since markets keep moving.

We are not owned by any provider. Some links on this page are affiliate links. The order is never affected by them: the only ranking criterion is the amount received.

Mid-market rate versus the rate you get

Most providers do not convert at the mid-market rate itself. They shift the rate in their own favour and pocket the gap. This is known as the exchange rate margin. With a 2% markup, for instance, for every 100 DKK you convert, about 2 DKK worth disappears before the money arrives.

Next to that markup, many providers charge an explicit fee. It may be a fixed amount per transfer, a percentage of the amount or a mix of both. On classic bank transfers abroad other banks along the route may take their own cut, so the recipient gets less than you expected.

Be wary of services that advertise free transfers. The cost often sits in the rate instead. What really counts is how much SEK the recipient ends up with for an identical DKK amount, and the comparison table on this page is ranked on exactly that.

One year of DKK to SEK

Compared with a year ago, the DKK/SEK rate moved by +0.41%. Within those twelve months the rate peaked at 1.5166 SEK per DKK, while the low point came in at 1.4087. At 1.4694, the rate today sits somewhere inside that range.

That range between high and low is a useful reminder of how far the rate can travel. On a large conversion, the moment you choose can make a noticeable difference to what arrives, occasionally more than the difference between providers.

The rate reflects news, economic data and supply and demand on the market. The statistics here are historical, not a forecast. If you are waiting for a particular level, use an alert or limit order rather than a hunch.

5,000.00 DKK to SEK, step by step

Take a transfer of 5,000.00 DKK. Using the reference rate of 1.4694, you can work out the upper limit of what is possible on the SEK side. In reality every provider keeps something, since the margin and fees are taken out along the way.

Of the 8 providers we compared, Revolut came out cheapest for this amount, with 7,310.15 SEK after all costs. The gap between 7,310.15 SEK and the theoretical maximum is the real price of the transfer.

Bear in mind that a different amount can produce a different winner. Fixed fees weigh heavily on small sums, while a percentage margin grows along with the amount. Enter your own amount in the converter and check whether the order changes.

The countries behind DKK and SEK

Danish Krone is the legal tender in Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands. Swedish Krona is used in Sweden. That is useful to know if you travel, shop online abroad or support someone in another country.

People convert DKK to SEK for many reasons: paying suppliers, supporting relatives, buying property or simply travelling. Each situation asks for something different: a one-off large payment benefits most from a sharp rate, while frequent smaller payments suffer more from flat charges.

Payout methods vary from country to country. Some recipients expect a bank account number with a local bank code, others an IBAN and in certain countries mobile wallets or cash collection are widely used. Ask the recipient for the exact details in advance.

Practical ways to save on DKK/SEK

Look at the final amount, not just the fee. A small fee on its own says little when the margin is high. The fairest figure to compare is the amount received, and that already includes both margin and fee.

If you pay or withdraw cash in a SEK country, you can get a choice between your own currency and the local one. That option is known as dynamic currency conversion, or DCC. The rate used is usually poor. Choose the local currency and let your own card provider do the conversion.

Timing plays a role too. At weekends, with the wholesale market shut, some services add an extra buffer to the rate. When there is no deadline, an alert tells you when the rate hits a level you are happy with. That avoids guessing, but the target may never be reached.

Finally, look at how you pay. Paying by credit card can trigger extra charges, and a regular bank transfer to the provider is usually the cheapest way in. Bundling smaller transfers reduces what you pay in flat fees.

SWIFT versus local payout for DKK to SEK

A traditional bank sends your payment via the SWIFT system. Your transfer may hop between several banks before it arrives, sometimes taking a fee at each step. It typically arrives within a few working days, with the full cost not always known upfront.

Dedicated providers take another route. They hold balances in both currencies, so your DKK stays in the DKK system and the recipient is paid in SEK from a local account. That is often faster and cheaper, with the final SEK amount fixed upfront.

How fast a transfer really is depends on more than the provider: your payment method, cut-off times and public holidays on either side. New customers sometimes wait a little longer because the provider has to verify your identity. Upload your documents early if timing is tight.

Before you send: security and large amounts

Make sure the provider is licensed. A regulated provider is registered with a supervisor such as the FCA or your national central bank. Regulation includes rules on keeping your money apart from the company’s own, which protects you if something goes wrong.

Verify every detail of the recipient. An international payment is hard to reverse once it is sent. Unexpected changes to payment details are a classic warning sign: confirm by phone using a number you already know.

Big sums usually trigger extra verification. You may need to show proof of the source of funds, such as a payslip, sale agreement or bank statement. For big amounts it can pay to ask for a better rate. Some also let you lock in a rate for a short period.