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Going abroad

Card, cash or both – how to use your Danske account when you’re outside the UK.

Making it easy and stress free when you go abroad

  • Euro withdrawal commission-free available at our cash machines.
  • No need to advise us when you are leaving the UK.
  • Use your PIN when you arrive to activate your card in that country. This lets us know it’s you using the card.
  • Relax and enjoy your trip.

We’ve got you covered:

  • If your card is lost or stolen, you can block it by using the Cards module in District or call us on +44 800 032 4661, any time, any day.
  • If your card is declined when you’re away, call us on +44 800 032 4661.
  • We’ll keep an eye out for anything that looks fraudulent and we’ll text you if we spot any suspicious card transactions. Please check we have your most up-to-date mobile number.
  • When you come back home, use your PIN to make your first purchase to reactivate your card in the UK.

Cash

As a Danske Bank customer you can:

  • Pre-order foreign cash from our branches (there’s a cost of £3)
  • You can withdraw Euros commission-free from cash machines at our branches

Use our currency converter below to calculate exchange rates:

Currency Converter

You can also view our exchange rates and historic exchange rates.

Fees and charges

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