Danish · B1 (Intermediate)
Banking in Danish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Danish words for banking are bankkontoen (the bank account), hæve (to withdraw) and indsætte (to deposit). The full Danish banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Danish vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Danish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| bankkontoen | the bank account |
| hæve | to withdraw |
| indsætte | to deposit |
| bankoverførslen | the bank transfer |
| stå i minus | to be overdrawn |
| kontoudtoget | the bank statement |
| betalingsservice | direct debit (Betalingsservice) |
| bankgebyrerne | bank charges |
| renten | the interest rate |
| lånet | the loan |
Example sentences
Jeg har en bankkonto i Danske Bank.
I have a bank account in Danske Bank.
Jeg vil gerne hæve to hundrede kroner.
I would like to withdraw two hundred kroner.
Jeg laver en bankoverførsel til huslejen.
I make a bank transfer for the rent.
Min konto står i minus.
My account is overdrawn.
Elregningen trækkes via Betalingsservice.
The electricity bill is collected via direct debit.
Jeg søger en konto uden bankgebyrer.
I am looking for an account without bank charges.
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