Best donation crowdfunding platforms in Denmark
Which platform delivers the most of every krone to Danish recipients — and what the tax authority expects from donors and fundraisers.
On kr100 via MobilePay, 4fund.com delivers kr100.00 to the recipient.
“For a Danish nonprofit, the strongest pick keeps MobilePay and card costs low, reports the §8A deduction automatically against the donor's CPR, and keeps supporter data in the EEA — the combination Danish organisers value over raw brand reach.”
Giving in Denmark
Dominant payment methods, the local currency, regulators, and the tax regime — the context that decides which platform actually serves a campaign here.
Denmark gives by phone. MobilePay reaches roughly three-quarters of Danes, and a MobilePay-nummer is the near-default way charities collect gifts — close to half of all online payments now run through mobile wallets. The national debit card, Dankort (usually co-branded Visa or Mastercard), carries most of the rest. There is no single bank-rail like iDEAL, so the platform that keeps per-gift costs low on MobilePay and card delivers the most of each krone to the cause.
Danish charities approved under section 8A of the Tax Assessment Act (Ligningsloven) can let donors deduct their gifts, and the deduction is reported straight to the tax authority against the donor's CPR number — so there is no paper receipt to chase. But the donor and fundraiser sides of the tax question are quite different in Denmark, which is why this guide splits them below.
Public fundraising is overseen by Indsamlingsnævnet (the Danish Fundraising Board) under the Fundraising Act; payment services sit under Finanstilsynet, the financial regulator. Donor data is governed by the GDPR, supervised by Datatilsynet — so platforms with EEA-only data residency carry a materially lighter compliance burden than those storing donor data outside the EU.
Top platforms for Denmark
Ranked by how much of every 100 donated reaches the recipient under the local method (switch it to see the ranking move). We exclude platforms without Trustpilot reviews; the full catalogue is on the index.
| # | Platform · best for | Recipient gets · per 100 | Trustpilot | Countries | Residency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | kr100.00 card rate* | 3.9/5 | 30 ctry | — |
| 2 |  | kr98.35 card rate* | 4.9/5 | 115 ctry | EEA |
| 3 |  | €96.85 † card rate* | 4.2/5 | 36 ctry | EEA |
| 4 |  | kr96.80 card rate* | 3.3/5 | 20 ctry | US |
| 5 |  | kr94.55 card rate* | 4.0/5 | 23 ctry | — |
| 6 |  | kr92.80 card rate* | 4.0/5 | 56 ctry | — |
| 7 |  | kr92.20 card rate* | 4.8/5 | 29 ctry | — |
| 8 |  | €87.10 † card rate* | 2.6/5 | 32 ctry | — |
Donation & taxes
The two questions readers most want answered — laid out as separate tracks so a donor and a fundraiser each find their own.
Tax is the reason many people land here. We split it cleanly: what a donor can deduct, and what a fundraiser might owe.
Researched · verified · 2026-06-03Is my gift tax-deductible?
Gifts to a charity approved under section 8A of the Tax Assessment Act (Ligningsloven) are deductible. If you give the charity your CPR number the deduction is reported for you and appears automatically on your annual tax assessment.
- Approved §8A charities only. The recipient must be approved by the Danish Tax Agency under Ligningsloven §8A; gifts to a private individual are never deductible.
- Annual cap of DKK 20,000. Ordinary §8A gifts are deductible up to DKK 20,000 per year (2026 level). The tax value is roughly a quarter of the amount given.
- Reported automatically via your CPR. Give the charity your CPR number once and it reports each gift to the Tax Agency — no receipt to keep, the deduction appears on your tax assessment.
- Deeds of gift and research. A multi-year deed of gift (gavebrev) is deductible up to 15% of your income instead of the flat cap, and gifts to approved research can be deductible without the DKK 20,000 limit — check the rules with Skattestyrelsen.
| Gift type | Deductible | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary gift to a §8A charity | Yes | DKK 20,000 |
| Multi-year deed of gift (gavebrev) | Yes | 15% of income |
| Gift to a private individual | No | — |
- Annual cap (2026)
- DKK 20,000
- Approx. tax value
- ~26% of the gift
- Reported by
- the charity, via your CPR
Do I owe tax on what I collect?
Denmark treats this differently from many countries. Money an individual receives from people outside their close family is generally taxable as personal income — so a public crowdfunder is not automatically tax-free here.
- Gifts from the public count as income. For an individual, a gift from someone outside the close-family circle is generally taxable as ordinary personal income and is declared in box 20 — not exempt the way small public gifts often are elsewhere.
- Close-family gifts use gift tax instead. Gifts from close relatives (children, parents, cohabiting partner) fall under gaveafgift: tax-free up to DKK 80,600 per giver in 2026, then 15% on the excess.
- Goods or services in return. If donors receive products, perks or services, the money can be business income and may trigger VAT — not a gift at all.
- Charities are treated differently. An organisation approved under §8A, with a fundraising permit from Indsamlingsnævnet where required, can receive donation income on a non-profit footing and let donors deduct gifts.
| Your situation | Likely treatment |
|---|---|
| Individual · gifts from the public | Generally taxable income |
| Individual · gift from close family | Gift tax above DKK 80,600 |
| Approved §8A charity / association | Non-profit footing |
| Goods or services given in return | May be income / VAT |
- Tax-free gift from close family
- DKK 80,600 / giver
- Gift tax above that
- 15%
- Gift from the public
- Taxed as income
This isn't tax advice. Danish rules turn on who gave, why, and your relationship to them — confirm your situation with Skattestyrelsen before you file.
Local payment methods
How donors in Denmark actually pay — and why the method matters as much as the platform.
The Danish default. A MobilePay number is how most charities and informal fundraisers collect gifts — fast on mobile and trusted by donors of every age.
The national debit card, usually co-branded Visa or Mastercard. Percentage-based fees, so larger gifts cost more in absolute terms.
Mostly international donors and larger gifts. The most expensive path per krone on percentage fees.
Fast-growing on mobile checkout — wraps a card, so card fees apply.
Used for larger or recurring gifts; low cost but slower to set up than a tap on MobilePay.
Because MobilePay carries so much Danish giving, the recipient-gets figure turns on how cheaply a platform processes MobilePay and Dankort — card-only routing is materially more expensive per krone on small mobile gifts.
Frequently asked
Platform and tax questions, together — because most people arrive with one of each.
Which platforms work in Denmark?
The platforms in the table above operate in Denmark and support MobilePay and Dankort/card. The Danish ranking rewards low MobilePay and card costs plus automatic §8A deduction reporting, since how cheaply a platform processes MobilePay drives how much of each gift reaches the cause.
Are donations tax-deductible in Denmark?
Yes, if the recipient is a charity approved under section 8A of the Tax Assessment Act. Ordinary gifts are deductible up to DKK 20,000 per year (2026), and the deduction is reported automatically against your CPR number. A multi-year deed of gift (gavebrev) is deductible up to 15% of your income. Gifts to private individuals are never deductible.
Will I be taxed on money I raise?
Possibly. In Denmark, money an individual receives from people outside their close family is generally taxable as personal income — unlike many countries where small public gifts are untaxed. Gifts from close relatives fall under gift tax (tax-free up to DKK 80,600 per giver in 2026, then 15%). Approved §8A charities are on a different, non-profit footing. If you give goods or services in return it may be income or VAT instead.
What's the cheapest way to receive donations here?
A platform that processes MobilePay and Dankort cheaply. Because MobilePay carries so much Danish giving, card-only routing is the most expensive per krone on small mobile gifts, so MobilePay-friendly pricing delivers more of each gift to the cause.
Other countries
Same methodology, different jurisdiction.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.