The National Bank of Denmark published data showing total turnover with payment cards in Denmark was almost DKK 157 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a 5.6 percent increase from the first quarter of 2024. The increase was particularly driven by higher card turnover in grocery stores. The figures cover the nominal value of all transactions carried out in Denmark with both Danish and foreign payment cards, including physical store purchases and online transactions, but excluding cash withdrawals. The sector detail is based on Danmarks Nationalbank data on daily payment card transactions in the Danish card acquiring market.
National Bank of Denmark 2025-05-01
National Bank of Denmark reports DKK 157 billion payment card turnover in Q1 2025 up 5.6 percent year on year
The National Bank of Denmark reported a 5.6% increase in payment card turnover, reaching nearly DKK 157 billion in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, driven mainly by grocery store transactions. The data encompasses all card transactions in Denmark, excluding cash withdrawals, and is sourced from daily payment card transaction records in the Danish card acquiring market.