Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2018-2019
As of 2019, Denmark has a population of 5.8 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €310.5 billions. This
translates into €53.4 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 2.2% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2019, there are 9,470,000 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.63 cards per capita), an increase of 218,000 or 2.36% compares to 9,252,000 in 2018.
There are 1,736,000 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2019, a decrease of 16,000 or 0.91% compares to 1,752,000 in 2018.
Debit cards increase by 234,000 or 3.12% to 7,734,000 in 2019, compares to 7,500,000 in 2018.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2019, there are 2,247.6 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 138.6 millions or 6.57% compares to 2,109.0 millions in 2018.
This also translates into 387.52 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Norway. Out of these transactions, 73.2 millions or 3.26% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 9.3 millions or 14.55% compares to 63.9 millions in 2018. The rest of card payment transactions(2,174.4 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 129.3 millions or 6.32% compares to 2,045.1 millions in 2018. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.6% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2019 is €81.4 billions in value(€14.03 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway),
an increase of €4.1 billions or 5.30% compares to €77.3 billions in 2018.
This also translates into €36.22 per card payment transaction, a slightly smaller amount compares to €36.65 in 2018. Out of these transactions, €7.1 billions or 8.72% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.9 billions or 14.52% compares to €6.2 billions in 2018. The 0.91% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2019 does not affect the credit card
transactions volume and the spending(total value) growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €74.3 billions in value is paid by debit cards,
an increase of €3.3 billions or 4.65% compares to €71.0 billions in 2018. Denmark total card payment value contributes 3.5% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2017-2018
As of 2018, Denmark has a population of 5.8 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €301.3 billions. This
translates into €52.0 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.9% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2018, there are 9,489,000 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.64 cards per capita), an increase of 214,000 or 2.31% compares to 9,275,000 in 2017.
There are 1,753,000 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2018, an decrease of 1,000 or 0.06% compares to 1,754,000 in 2017.
Debit cards increase by 269,000 or 3.72% to 7,500,000 in 2018, compares to 7,231,000 in 2017.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2018, there are 2,109.0 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 62.6 millions or 3.06% compares to 2,046.4 millions in 2017.
This also translates into 363.62 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Norway. Out of these transactions, 63.9 millions or 3.03% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 7.2 millions or 12.70% compares to 56.7 millions in 2017. The rest of card payment transactions(2,045.1 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 55.4 millions or 2.78% compares to 1,989.7 millions in 2017. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.7% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2018 is €77.3 billions in value(€13.33 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway),
an increase of €0.6 billions or 0.78% compares to €76.7 billions in 2017.
This also translates into €36.65 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €37.48 in 2017. Out of these transactions, €6.2 billions or 8.02% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.6 billions or 10.71% compares to €5.6 billions in 2017. The 0.06% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2018 does not affect the credit card
transactions volume and the spending(total value) growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €71.0 billions in value is paid by debit cards,
a decrease of €0.1 billions or 0.14% compares to €71.1 billions in 2017. Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.4% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark 2018
As of 31st December 2018, there are 1,753,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 1,000 or 0.06% compares to 1,754,000 in the same period in 2017.
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2018, 65.466 millions credit card transactions recorded(an increase 6.913 millions or 11.81% compares to 58.553 millions in 2017), generating DKK49.885 billions in total spending(an increase of DKK4.533 billions or 10.00% compares to DKK45.352 billions in 2017).
This shows the decrease in number of credit cards in Denmark does not deter the growth in number of credit card transactions and total spending value.
Out of this amount, 41.354 millions transactions with DKK26.235 billions is spent in Denmark(compares to 36.067 millions with DKK23.068 billions in 2017), while 24.112 millions transactions with DKK23.650 billions(compares to 22.384 millions with DKK22.279 billions in 2017) is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 37.532 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK21.321 billions in total spending(compares to 34.180 millions with DKK21.994 billions in 2017).
Credit Cards in Denmark quarterly statistics 2018
As of 31st March 2018, there are 1,767,000 active credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 13,000 or 0.74% in 3 months period(compares to 1,754,000 as at 31st December 2017).
For the 3 months ended 31st March 2018, 14.861 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK12.047 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
9.213 millions transactions with DKK6.019 billions is spent in Denmark, while 5.648 millions transactions with DKK6.028 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 6.008 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK3.980 billions in total spending.
As of 30th June 2018, there are 1,750,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 17,000 or 0.96% in 3 months period(compares to 1,767,000 as at 31st March 2018).
For the 3 months ended 30th June 2018, 16.137 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK12.352 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
10.373 millions transactions with DKK6.633 billions is spent in Denmark, while 5.764 millions transactions with DKK5.719 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 10.614 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK5.736 billions in total spending.
Active credit cards in Denmark decreased by 4,000 or 0.23% in 6 months period(compares to 1,754,000 as at 31st December 2017).
For the 6 months ended 30th June 2018, 30.998 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK24.399 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
19.586 millions transactions with DKK12.652 billions is spent in Denmark, while 11.412 millions transactions with DKK11.747 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 16.622 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK9.716 billions in total spending.
As of 30th September 2018, there are 1,765,000 active credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 15,000 or 0.86% in 3 months period(compares to 1,750,000 as at 30th June 2018).
For the 3 months ended 30th September 2018, 17.168 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK12.716 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
10.277 millions transactions with DKK6.332 billions is spent in Denmark, while 6.891 millions transactions with DKK6.384 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 12.812 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK6.941 billions in total spending.
Active credit cards in Denmark increased by 11,000 or 0.63% in 9 months period(compares to 1,754,000 as at 31st December 2017).
For the 9 months ended 30th September 2018, 48.166 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK37.115 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
29.863 millions transactions with DKK18.984 billions is spent in Denmark, while 18.303 millions transactions with DKK18.131 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 29.434 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK16.657 billions in total spending.
As of 31st December 2018, there are 1,753,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 12,000 or 0.68% in 3 months period(compares to 1,765,000 as at 30th September 2018).
For the 3 months ended 31st December 2018, 17.300 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK12.770 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
11.491 millions transactions with DKK7.251 billions is spent in Denmark, while 5.809 millions transactions with DKK5.519 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 8.098 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK4.664 billions in total spending.
Active credit cards in Denmark decreased by 1,000 or 0.06% in 12 months period(compares to 1,754,000 as at 31st December 2017).
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2018, 65.466 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK49.885 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
41.354 millions transactions with DKK26.235 billions is spent in Denmark, while 24.112 millions transactions with DKK23.650 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 37.532 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK21.321 billions in total spending.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2016-2017
As of 2017, Denmark has a population of 5.8 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €292.4 billions. This
translates into €50.7 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.9% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2017, there are 9,275,000 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.55 cards per capita), an increase of 115,000 or 1.26% compares to 9,160,000 in 2016.
There are 1,754,000 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2017, an decrease of 22,000 or 1.24% compares to 1,776,000 in 2016.
Debit cards increase by 200,000 or 2.84% to 7,231,000 in 2017, compares to 7,031,000 in 2016.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2017, there are 2,046.4 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 176.7 millions or 9.45% compares to 1,869.7 millions in 2016.
This also translates into 352.83 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Norway. Out of these transactions, 56.7 millions or 2.77% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 1.5 millions or 2.72% compares to 55.2 millions in 2016. The rest of card payment transactions(1,989.7 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 175.2 millions or 9.66% compares to 1,814.5 millions in 2016. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.0% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2017 is €76.7 billions in value(€13.22 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway),
an increase of €8.4 billions or 12.30% compares to €68.3 billions in 2016.
This also translates into €37.48 per card payment transaction, a larger amount compares to €36.53 in 2016. Out of these transactions, €5.6 billions or 7.30% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.7 billions or 14.29% compares to €4.9 billions in 2016. The 1.24% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2017 does not affect the credit card
transactions volume and the spending(total value) growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €71.1 billions in value is paid by debit cards,
an increase of €7.7 billions or 12.15% compares to €63.4 billions in 2016. Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.5% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark 2017
As of 31st December 2017, there are 1,754,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 22,000 or 1.24% compares to 1,776,000 in the same period in 2016.
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2017, 58.553 millions credit card transactions recorded(an increase 1.384 millions or 2.42% compares to 57.168 millions in 2016), generating DKK45.352 billions in total spending(an increase of DKK5.892 billions or 14.93% compares to DKK39.460 billions in 2016).
This shows the decrease in number of credit cards in Denmark does not deter the growth in number of credit card transactions and total spending value.
Out of this amount, 36.067 millions transactions with DKK23.068 billions is spent in Denmark(compares to 36.172 millions with DKK20.301 billions in 2016), while 22.384 millions transactions with DKK22.279 billions(compares to 20.996 millions with DKK19.159 billions in 2016) is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 34.180 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK21.994 billions in total spending(compares to 29.589 millions with DKK19.910 billions in 2016).
Credit Cards in Denmark quarterly statistics 2017
As of 31st March 2017, there are 1,775,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 2,000 or 0.11% in 3 months period(compares to 1,777,000 as at 31st December 2016).
For the 3 months ended 31st March 2017, 14.010 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK11.075 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
8.754 millions transactions with DKK5.459 billions is spent in Denmark, while 5.256 millions transactions with DKK5.611 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 5.709 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK4.385 billions in total spending.
As of 30th June 2017, there are 1,770,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 5,000 or 0.28% in 3 months period(compares to 1,775,000 as at 31st March 2017).
For the 3 months ended 30th June 2017, 14.320 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK11.165 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
8.963 millions transactions with DKK5.825 billions is spent in Denmark, while 5.357 millions transactions with DKK5.340 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 9.308 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK6.009 billions in total spending.
Active credit cards in Denmark decreased by 7,000 or 0.39% in 6 months period(compares to 1,777,000 as at 31st December 2016).
For the 6 months ended 30th June 2017, 28.330 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK22.240 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
17.718 millions transactions with DKK11.284 billions is spent in Denmark, while 10.512 millions transactions with DKK10.956 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 15.017 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK10.394 billions in total spending.
As of 30th September 2017, there are 1,774,000 active credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 4,000 or 0.23% in 3 months period(compares to 1,770,000 as at 30th June 2017).
For the 3 months ended 30th September 2017, 15.116 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK11.628 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
8.608 millions transactions with DKK5.522 billions is spent in Denmark, while 6.508 millions transactions with DKK6.106 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 11.888 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK7.346 billions in total spending.
Active credit cards in Denmark decreased by 3,000 or 0.17% in 9 months period(compares to 1,777,000 as at 31st December 2016).
For the 9 months ended 30th September 2017, 43.446 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK33.868 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
26.326 millions transactions with DKK16.806 billions is spent in Denmark, while 17.020 millions transactions with DKK17.062 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 26.905 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK17.740 billions in total spending.
As of 31st December 2017, there are 1,755,000 active credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 19,000 or 1.07% in 3 months period(compares to 1,774,000 as at 30th September 2017).
For the 3 months ended 31st December 2017, 15.107 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK11.484 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
9.743 millions transactions with DKK6.262 billions is spent in Denmark, while 5.364 millions transactions with DKK5.222 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 7.392 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK4.800 billions in total spending.
Active credit cards in Denmark decreased by 22,000 or 1.24% in 12 months period(compares to 1,777,000 as at 31st December 2016).
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2017, 58.553 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK45.352 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
36.069 millions transactions with DKK23.068 billions is spent in Denmark, while 22.384 millions transactions with DKK22.284 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 34.297 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK22.540 billions in total spending.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2015-2016
As of 2016, Denmark has a population of 5.7 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €283.1 billions. This
translates into €49.4 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.9% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2016, there are 9,160,000 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.61 cards per capita), a decrease of 616,200 or 6.30% compares to 9,776,200 in 2015.
There are 1,776,000 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2016, a decrease of 104,000 or 5.53% compares to 1,880,000 in 2015.
Debit cards decrease by 865,200 or 10.96% to 7,031,000 in 2016, compares to 7,896,200 in 2015.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2016, there are 1,869.7 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 163.5 millions or 9.58% compares to 1,706.2 millions in 2015.
This also translates into 328.02 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Norway. Out of these transactions, 55.2 millions or 2.95% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 2.5 millions or 4.74% compares to 52.7 millions in 2015. The rest of card payment transactions(1,814.5 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 161.1 millions or 9.74% compares to 1,653.4 millions in 2015. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.0% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2016 is €68.3 billions in value(€11.98 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway), an increase of €3.6 billions or 5.56% compares to €64.7 billions in 2015.
This also translates into €36.53 per card payment transaction, a larger amount compares to €37.92 in 2015. Out of these transactions, €4.9 billions or 7.17% is paid by credit cards,
similar to the spending amount in 2015. The 5.53% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2016 does not affect the credit card
transactions volume and the spending(total value) growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €63.4 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.6 billions or 6.02% compares to €59.8 billions in 2015.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.3% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark 2016
As of 31st December 2016, there are 1,855,128 credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 24,875 or 1.32% compares to 1,880,003 in the same period in 2015.
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2016, 57.0 millions credit card transactions recorded(an increase 4.3 millions or 8.16% compares to 52.7 millions in 2015), generating DKK39.280 billions in total spending(an increase of DKK2.383 billions or 6.46% compares to DKK36.897 billions in 2015).
This shows the decrease in number of credit cards in Denmark does not deter the growth in number of credit card transactions and total spending value.
Out of this amount, 35.5 millions transactions with DKK19.722 billions is spent in Denmark(compares to 33.4 millions with DKK18.766 billions in 2015), while 21.5 millions transactions with DKK19.558 billions(compares to 19.3 millions with DKK18.131 billions in 2015) is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 27.7 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK17.501 billions in total spending(compares to 23.8 millions with DKK14.898 billions in 2015).
Credit Cards in Denmark half-yearly statistics 2016
As of 30th June 2016, there are 1,900,671 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 20,668 or 1.10% in 6 months period(compares to 1,880,003 as at 31st December 2015).
For the 6 months ended 30th June 2016, 27.5 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK19.526 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
17.2 millions transactions with DKK9.790 billions is spent in Denmark, while 10.3 millions transactions with DKK9.736 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 10.6 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK6.879 billions in total spending.
As of 31st December 2016, there are 1,855,128 credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 45,543 or 2.40% in 6 months period(compares to 1,900,671 as at 30th June 2016).
For the second half of 2016, 6 months ended 31st December 2016(from 1st July 2016 to 31st December 2016), 29.5 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK19.754 billions in total spending.
Out of this amount, 18.3 millions transactions with DKK9.932 billions is spent in Denmark, while 11.2 millions transactions with DKK9.822 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 17.1 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK10.622 billions in total spending.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2014-2015
As of 2015, Denmark has a population of 5.68 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €266.18 billions. This
translates into €46.85 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.81% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2015, there are 9,776,210 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.72 cards per capita), an increase of 850,060 or 9.52% compares to 8,926,150 in 2014.
There are 1,880,000 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2015, an increase of 79,110 or 4.39% compares to 1,800,890 in 2014.
Debit cards increase by 770,940 or 10.82% to 7,896,210 in 2015, compares to 7,125,270 in 2014.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2015, there are 1,706.16 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 190.19 millions or 12.55% compares to 1,515.97 millions in 2014.
This also translates into 300.38 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita, behind Norway.
Out of these transactions, 52.74 millions or 3.09% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 3.3 millions or 6.67% compares to 49.44 millions in 2014. The rest of card payment transactions(1,653.42 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 186.90 millions or 12.74% compares to 1,466.52 millions in 2014. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.22% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2015 is €64.72 billions in value(€11.39 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg), an increase of €5.92 billions or 10.07% compares to €58.80 billions in 2014.
This also translates into €37.93 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €38.79 in 2014. Out of these transactions, €4.95 billions or 7.65% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.37 billions or 8.08% compares to €4.58 billions in 2014. The 4.39% increase in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2015 has help the credit card
transactions volume and the spending(total value) growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €59.77 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €5.55 billions or 10.24% compares to €54.22 billions in 2014.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.51% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark yearly statistics 2015(Source: Danmarks Nationalbank)
As of 31st December 2015, there are 1,880,003 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 79,115 or 4.39% compares to 1,800,888 in the same period in 2014.
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2015, 52.7 millions credit card transactions recorded(an increase 3.3 millions or 6.68% compares to 49.4 millions in 2014), generating DKK36.897 billions in total spending(an increase of DKK2.781 billions or 8.15% compares to DKK34.116 billions in 2014).
This shows the increase in number of credit cards in Denmark help spurs the growth in number of credit card transactions and total spending value.
Out of this amount, 33.4 millions transactions with DKK18.766 billions is spent in Denmark(compares to 30.8 millions with DKK17.344 billions in 2014), while 19.3 millions transactions with DKK18.131 billions(compares to 18.6 millions with DKK16.772 billions in 2014) is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 23.8 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK14.898 billions in total spending(compares to 19.6 millions with DKK12.816 billions in 2014).
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark half-yearly statistics 2015
As of 30th June 2015, there are 1,867,690 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 66,802 or 3.71% in 6 months period(compares to 1,800,888 as at 31st December 2014).
For the 6 months ended 30th June 2015, 25.0 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK17.959 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
16.0 millions transactions with DKK9.033 billions is spent in Denmark, while 9.0 millions transactions with DKK8.926 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 10.3 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK6.751 billions in total spending.
As of 31st December 2015, there are 1,880,003 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 12,313 or 0.66% in 6 months period(compares to 1,867,690 as at 30th June 2015).
For the second half of 2015, 6 months ended 31st December 2015(from 1st July 2015 to 31st December 2015), 27.7 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK18.938 billions in total spending.
Out of this amount, 17.4 millions transactions with DKK9.733 billions is spent in Denmark, while 10.3 millions transactions with DKK9.205 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 13.5 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK8.147 billions in total spending.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2013-2014
As of 2014, Denmark has a population of 5.64 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €260.58 billions. This
translates into €46.18 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.86% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2014, there are 8,926,150 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.58 cards per capita), an increase of 476,470 or 5.64% compares to 8,449,680 in 2013.
There are 1,800,890 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2014, an increase of 32,730 or 1.85% compares to 1,768,160 in 2013.
Debit cards increase by 443,740 or 6.64% to 7,125,270 in 2014, compares to 6,681,530 in 2013.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2014, there are 1,515.97 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 151.82 millions or 11.13% compares to 1,364.15 millions in 2013.
This also translates into 268.79 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita, behind Norway.
Out of these transactions, 49.44 millions or 3.26% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 3.48 millions or 7.57% compares to 45.96 millions in 2013. The rest of card payment transactions(1,466.52 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 148.33 millions or 11.25% compares to 1,318.19 millions in 2013. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.19% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2014 is €58.80 billions in value(€10.43 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg), an increase of €3.67 billions or 6.66% compares to €55.13 billions in 2013.
This also translates into €38.79 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €40.4 in 2013. Out of these transactions, €4.58 billions or 7.79% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.25 billions or 5.77% compares to €4.33 billions in 2013. The 1.85% increase in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2014 has help the credit card
transactions volume and the spending(total value) growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €54.22 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.42 billions or 6.73% compares to €50.80 billions in 2013.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.52% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark yearly statistics 2014(Source: Danmarks Nationalbank)
As of 31st December 2014, there are 1,800,888 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 32,729 or 1.85% compares to 1,768,159 in the same period in 2013.
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2014, 49.4 millions credit card transactions recorded(an increase 3.5 millions or 7.63% compares to 45.9 millions in 2013), generating DKK34.116 billions in total spending(an increase of DKK1.821 billions or 5.64% compares to DKK32.295 billions in 2013).
This shows the increase in number of credit cards in Denmark help spurs the growth in number of credit card transactions and total spending value.
Out of this amount, 30.8 millions transactions with DKK17.344 billions is spent in Denmark(compares to 29.2 millions with DKK16.861 billions in 2013), while 18.6 millions transactions with DKK16.772 billions(compares to 16.7 millions with DKK15.434 billions in 2013) is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 19.6 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK12.816 billions in total spending(compares to 16.5 millions with DKK11.447 billions in 2013).
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark half-yearly statistics 2014
As of 31st December 2014, there are 1,800,888 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 9,535 or 0.53% in 6 months period(compares to 1,791,353 as at 30th June 2014).
For the second half of 2014, 6 months ended 31st December 2014(from 1st July 2014 to 31st December 2014), 26.5 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK17.620 billions in total spending.
Out of this amount, 16.4 millions transactions with DKK9.024 billions is spent in Denmark, while 10.1 millions transactions with DKK8.596 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 11.3 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK7.067 billions in total spending.
As of 30th June 2014, there are 1,791,353 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 23,194 or 1.31% in 6 months period(compares to 1,768,159 as at 31st December 2013).
For the 6 months ended 30th June 2014, 22.9 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK16.496 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
14.4 millions transactions with DKK8.320 billions is spent in Denmark, while 8.5 millions transactions with DKK8.176 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 8.3 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK5.749 billions in total spending.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2012-2013
As of 2013, Denmark has a population of 5.61 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €252.94 billions. This
translates into €45.06 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.87% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2013, there are 8,449,680 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.51 cards per capita), an increase of 174,230 or 2.11% compares to 8,275,450 in 2012.
There are 1,768,160 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2013, a decrease of 40,530 or 2.24% compares to 1,808,690 in 2012.
Debit cards increase by 214,770 or 3.32% to 6,681,530 in 2013, compares to 6,466,760 in 2012.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2013, there are 1,364.15 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 113.28 millions or 9.06% compares to 1,250.87 millions in 2012.
This also translates into 243.16 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita, behind Norway.
Out of these transactions, 45.96 millions or 3.37% is paid by credit cards, a decrease of 1.6 millions or 3.36% compares to 47.56 millions in 2012. The rest of card payment transactions(1,318.19 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 114.88 millions or 9.55% compares to 1,203.31 millions in 2012. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.12% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2013 is €55.13 billions in value(€9.83 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg), an increase of €2.24 billions or 4.24% compares to €52.89 billions in 2012.
This also translates into €40.4 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €42.4 in 2012. Out of these transactions, €4.33 billions or 7.85% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.13 billions or 3.10% compares to €4.20 billions in 2012. The 2.24% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2013 has affected the growth of credit card
transactions volume, but the spending(total value) recorded a small growth in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €50.80 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.11 billions or 4.33% compares to €48.69 billions in 2012.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.56% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark yearly statistics 2013(Source: Danmarks Nationalbank)
As of 31st December 2013, there are 1,768,159 credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 40,529 or 2.24% compares to 1,808,688 in the same period in 2012.
For the 12 months ended 31st December 2013, 45.9 millions credit card transactions recorded(a decrease 1.7 millions or 3.57% compares to 47.6 millions in 2012), generating DKK32.295 billions in total spending(an increase of DKK1.064 billions or 3.41% compares to DKK31.231 billions in 2012).
This shows the decrease in number of credit cards in Denmark only affect the growth in number of transactions but does not deter the growth of credit cards transactions value.
Out of this amount, 29.2 millions transactions with DKK16.861 billions is spent in Denmark(compares to 32.9 millions with DKK16.801 billions in 2012), while 16.7 millions transactions with DKK15.434 billions(compares to 14.7 millions with DKK14.43 billions in 2012) is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 16.5 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK11.447 billions in total spending(compares to 14.6 millions with DKK9.669 billions in 2012).
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark half-yearly statistics 2013<
As of 31st December 2013, there are 1,768,159 credit cards in Denmark, a decrease of 52,849 or 2.90% compares to 1,821,008 as at 30th June 2013.
For the second half of 2013, 6 months ended 31st December 2013(from 1st July 2013 to 31st December 2013), 23.4 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK16.257 billions in total spending.
Out of this amount, 14.5 millions transactions with DKK8.392 billions is spent in Denmark, while 8.9 millions transactions with DKK7.865 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 9.3 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK6.240 billions in total spending.
As of 30th June 2013, there are 1,821,008 credit cards in Denmark, an increase of 12,320 or 0.68% compares to 1,808,688 as at 31st December 2012.
For the 6 months ended 30th June 2013, 22.5 millions credit card transactions recorded, generating DKK16.038 billions in total spending. Out of this amount,
14.7 millions transactions with DKK8.469 billions is spent in Denmark, while 7.8 millions transactions with DKK7.569 billions is spent outside Denmark(using Denmark credit card).
In the same period, 7.2 millions transactions recorded for foreign credit card usage in Denmark, generating DKK5.207 billions in total spending.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2011-2012
As of 2012, Denmark has a population of 5.59 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €250.79 billions. This
translates into €44.86 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.87% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2012, there are 8,275,450 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.48 cards per capita), an increase of 163,990 or 2.02% compares to 8,111,460 in 2011.
There are 1,808,690 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2012, a decrease of 205,910 or 10.22% compares to 2,014,600 in 2011.
Debit cards increase by 369,900 or 6.07% to 6,466,760 in 2012, compares to 6,096,860 in 2011.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2012, there are 1,250.87 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 105.30 millions or 9.19% compares to 1,145.57 millions in 2011.
This also translates into 223.77 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita, behind Norway.
Out of these transactions, 47.56 millions or 3.80% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 0.11 millions or 0.23% compares to 47.67 millions in 2011. The rest of card payment transactions(1,203.31 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 105.41 millions or 9.60% compares to 1,097.90 millions in 2011. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.14% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2012 is €52.89 billions in value(€9.46 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK and Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg),
an increase of €3.12 billions or 6.27% compares to €49.77 billions in 2011.
This also translates into €42.3 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €43.4 in 2011. Out of these transactions, €4.20 billions or 7.94% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.19 billions or 4.74% compares to €4.01 billions in 2011. The 10.22% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2012 does not affect the growth of credit card
transactions volume and spending in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €48.69 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.93 billions or 6.40% compares to €45.76 billions in 2011.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.60% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2010-2011
As of 2011, Denmark has a population of 5.57 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €246.07 billions. This
translates into €44.18 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.87% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2011, there are 8,111,460 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.46 cards per capita), an increase of 115,400 or 1.44% compares to 7,996,060 in 2010.
There are 2,014,600 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2011, a decrease of 3,300 or 0.16% compares to 2,017,900 in 2010.
Debit cards increase by 118,700 or 1.99% to 6,096,860 in 2011, compares to 5,978,160 in 2010.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2011, there are 1,145.57 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 97.96 millions or 9.35% compares to 1,047.61 millions in 2010.
This also translates into 205.67 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita, behind Norway.
Out of these transactions, 47.67 millions or 4.16% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 8.87 millions or 22.86% compares to 38.80 millions in 2010. The rest of card payment transactions(1,097.90 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 89.10 millions or 8.83% compares to 1,008.80 millions in 2010. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.09% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2011 is €49.77 billions in value(€8.94 thousands per capita, slightly behind UK, Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg), an increase of €2.45 billions or 5.19% compares to €47.25 billions in 2010.
This also translates into €43.4 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €45.1 in 2010. Out of these transactions, €4.01 billions or 8.06% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.37 billions or 10.16% compares to €3.64 billions in 2010. The 0.16% decrease in number of credit cards issued in Denmark in 2011 does not affect the growth of credit card
transactions volume and spending in Denmark. The rest of card payments, €45.76 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.09 billions or 4.79% compares to €43.67 billions in 2010.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.60% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2009-2010
As of 2010, Denmark has a population of 5.55 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €241.52 billions. This
translates into €43.54 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.89% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2010, there are 7,996,060 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.44 cards per capita), an increase of 545,670 or 7.32% compares to 7,450,390 in 2009.
There are 2,017,900 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2010, an increase of 66,900 or 3.43% compares to 1,951,000 in 2009.
Debit cards increase by 478,760 or 8.71% to 5,978,160 in 2010, compares to 5,499,400 in 2009.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2010, there are 1,047.61 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 95.23 millions or 10.00% compares to 952.38 millions in 2009.
This also translates into 188.76 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Sweden, and Norway.
Out of these transactions, 38.80 millions or 3.70% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 5.33 millions or 15.92% compares to 33.47 millions in 2009.
The rest of card payment transactions(1,008.80 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 89.89 millions or 9.78% compares to 918.91 millions in 2009.
Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.07% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2010 is €47.25 billions in value(€8.51 thousands per capita, marginally ahead of UK and Sweden,
but behind Norway and Luxembourg), an increase of €3.71 billions or 8.52% compares to €43.54 billions in 2009.
This also translates into €45.1 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €45.7 in 2009. Out of these transactions, €3.58 billions or 7.58% is paid by credit cards,
an increase of €0.45 billions or 14.38% compares to €3.13 billions in 2009. The rest of card payments, €43.67 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.26 billions or 8.07% compares to €40.41 billions in 2009.
Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.65% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2008-2009
As of 2009, Denmark has a population of 5.52 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €223.58 billions. This
translates into €40.49 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.90% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2009, there are 7,450,390 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.35 cards per capita), an increase of 1,283,320 or 20.81% compares to 6,167,070 in 2008.
There are 1,951,000 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2009, a significant increase of 835,900 or 74.96% compares to 1,115,100 in 2008.
Debit cards increase by 447,430 or 8.86% to 5,499,400 in 2009, compares to 5,051,970 in 2008.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2009, there are 952.38 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 16.45 millions or 1.76% compares to 935.93 millions in 2008.
This also translates into 172.53 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Sweden, and Norway. Out of these transactions, 33.47 millions or 3.51% is paid by credit cards, a decrease of 34.76 millions or 50.95% compares to 68.23 millions in 2008; which means 74.96% increase
in the number of credit cards issued does not help the growth of credit cards total transaction volume. The rest of card payment transactions(918.91 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 51.21 millions or 5.90% compares to 867.70 millions in 2008. Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.02% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2009 is €43.54 billions in value(€7.89 thousands per capita, marginally ahead of Luxembourg and UK but behind Norway), a decrease of €3.93 billions or 8.28% compares to €47.47 billions in 2008.
This also translates into €45.7 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €50.7 in 2008. Out of these transactions, €3.13 billions or 7.19% is paid by credit cards,
a decrease of €2.61 billions or 45.47% compares to €5.74 billions in 2008; despite increase in the number of credit cards issued; but not surprising as the transactions volume has decrease.
The rest of card payments, €40.41 billions in value is paid by debit cards, a decrease of €1.32 billions or 3.16% compares to €41.73 billions in 2008; a disappointing decrease considering
the increase in number of debit cards and total transactional volume. Denmark total card payment value contributes 2.67% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Denmark/Kreditkort i Danmark 2007-2008
As of 2008, Denmark has a population of 5.49 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €232.50 billions. This
translates into €42.33 thousands of GDP per capita, a high and respectable figure in Europe. Denmark contributes 1.86% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2008, there are 6,167,070 payment cards issued in Denmark(1.12 cards per capita), a significant increase of 734,900 or 13.53% compares to 5,432,170 in 2007.
There are 1,115,100 credit cards in Denmark as at 31st December 2008, an increase of 173,630 or 18.44% compares to 941,470 in 2007.
Debit cards increase by 561,270 or 12.50% to 5,051,970 in 2008, compares to 4,490,700 in 2007.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2008, there are 935.93 millions of card payment transactions in Denmark, an increase of 83.78 millions or 9.83% compares to 852.15 millions in 2007.
This also translates into 170.42 transactions per capita, making Denmark one of the highest in Europe on number of card payment transactions per capita,
behind Sweden, Finland and Norway.
Out of these transactions, 68.23 millions or 7.29% is paid by credit cards, a significant increase of 11.01 millions or 19.24% compares to 57.22 millions in 2007; which is in accordance with increase
in the number of credit cards issued. The rest of card payment transactions(867.70 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 72.77 millions or 9.15% compares to 794.93 millions in 2007.
Denmark total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.15% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2008 is €47.47 billions in value(€8.64 thousands per capita, marginally ahead of UK but behind Norway),
an increase of €2.59 billions or 5.77% compares to €44.88 billions in 2007.
This also translates into €50.7 per card payment transaction, a smaller amount compares to €52.7 in 2007. Out of these transactions, €5.74 billions or 12.09% is paid by credit cards,
a significant increase of €0.8 billions or 16.19% compares to €4.94 billions in 2007; which is constant with increase in the number of credit cards issued and transactions volume.
The rest of card payments, €41.73 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €1.79 billions or 4.48% compares to €39.94 billions in 2007. Denmark total card
payment value contributes 2.89% to the EU total transactions value.