About Danske Bank
As of 2020, Danske Bank's largest shareholder with 21% of the share capital was A.P. Moller Holding, the investment holding company of the Maersk family.
Danske was founded 5 October 1871 as Den Danske Landmandsbank, Hypothek- og Vexelbank i Kjøbenhavn ("The Danish Farmers' Bank, Mortgage and Exchange Bank of Copenhagen"), and was subsequently known as Landmandsbanken ("Farmers' Bank") for more than a century. In 1976, the bank changed name to Den Danske Bank ("The Danish Bank"), and the current shortened name was adopted in 2000.
Danske Bank was at the heart of what has been described as possibly the largest money laundering scandal in history when in 2017–2018 it was revealed th...
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Services & Capabilities
What you can do with this bank. Based on the bank's official website.
Credit products
- Mortgages
Investment & wealth
- Brokerage
- Self-directed investing
Business & commercial
- Business
Security & support
- Security features
Confirm current offerings on the bank's site.
Who is this bank best for?
Ideal for
- Investors and wealth customers
- Customers looking for mortgage and home lending
- Business and commercial customers
- Customers interested in investment and wealth services
- Customers in Denmark and in regions where the bank operates
Why This Bank?
Pros
- Presence in 7 countries
- Comprehensive banking services
Considerations
- Fees and requirements may vary by country
- Account opening requirements depend on location
- Service availability may differ by region
- Contact bank directly for specific fee information
Fees & Costs
What you can expect to pay. Fees vary by product and country.
We don't have fee details for this bank yet. Always confirm on the bank's official site.
View bank websiteAccount Opening
What it takes to open an account.
Typical for Denmark: ID, proof of address. Confirm on the bank's site.
Who Is This For?
Investor
This bank offers services suitable for investors.
Banking in Denmark:
About the Bank
Danske Bank A/S (pronounced [ˈtænˀskə ˈpɑŋˀk], lit. 'Danish Bank') is a Danish multinational banking and financial services corporation. Headquartered in Copenhagen, it is the largest bank in Denmark and a major retail bank in the northern European region with over 5 million retail customers. As of 2020, Danske Bank's largest shareholder with 21% of the share capital was A.P. Moller Holding, the investment holding company of the Maersk family. Danske was founded 5 October 1871 as Den Danske Landmandsbank, Hypothek- og Vexelbank i Kjøbenhavn ("The Danish Farmers' Bank, Mortgage and Exchange Bank of Copenhagen"), and was subsequently known as Landmandsbanken ("Farmers' Bank") for more than a century. In 1976, the bank changed name to Den Danske Bank ("The Danish Bank"), and the current shortened name was adopted in 2000. Danske Bank was at the heart of what has been described as possibly the largest money laundering scandal in history when in 2017–2018 it was revealed th...
Sources & disclaimer
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Last updated: March 29, 2026 · For information only; not financial, legal, or tax advice. Full disclaimer