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Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Metro payment methods

Check how to enter the gates, buy tickets and use fare cards on Copenhagen Metro. Operated by Metro Service; last verified on 2026-07-22.

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bank card at gate
No
open-loop payment

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on Copenhagen Metro?

No. Copenhagen Metro does not currently accept physical contactless bank cards directly at its fare gates.

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Passenger access

Gate entry

Transit card

Yes
Rejsekort card, Rejsekort app Source: DOT Rejsekort

Contactless bank card

No
Bank cards are documented for ticket-machine purchase, not general direct Metro validation.

Mobile wallet

No
Mobile payment may fund ticket purchase; the fare itself is an app ticket or Rejsekort product.

QR gate entry

Yes
DOT app ticket Source: DOT tickets

Official app

Yes
DOT Tickets app, Rejsekort app Source: DOT tickets

Paper ticket or token

Yes
Machine-issued single ticket, City Pass Source: DOT ticket machines

Visitor pass

Yes
City Pass Source: DOT ticket machines

Purchase and top-up

Ticket purchase

Cash

Partial
Source: DOT ticket machines Payment options vary by operator and machine; Metro stations have ticket machines.

Bank card

Yes
Source: DOT ticket machines

Contactless card

Partial
Card acceptance depends on machine type.

Mobile wallet

Unknown

QR payment

Unknown

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