ATM Fees in Greenland
Danish Krone (DKK) • Updated April 2026
Greenland uses DKK. Card acceptance is high in towns. Cash needed for settlements. Very expensive and remote.
Tips for Greenland
- • DKK is official currency
- • Cards work in Nuuk/Ilulissat
- • Cash for settlements
- • ATMs in main towns only
- • Extremely expensive
Airport tips
- • Kangerlussuaq/Nuuk have ATMs
- • Cards work for transfers
- • Bring DKK cash
Don't forget your home bank fees
The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.
Estimated daily expenses
How much cash you might need per day in Greenland, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
DKK/day
≈ $156-359 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
DKK/day
≈ $500-1,249 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
DKK/day
≈ $1,437-3,358 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Greenland.
Credit card acceptance
Moderate to HighGood in towns. Cash essential for remote settlements.
You'll need cash for
- • Settlements
- • Local artists
- • Small boat tours
Cards usually accepted
- • Hotels
- • Supermarkets
- • Tour operators in towns
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Greenland | 0 DKK | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 5 | Main bank |
📍 Most widely available ATMs
Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Greenland | 0 DKK | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 5 | Main bank |