Have team members or clients spread across the US and Denmark? You're not alone.
Many companies operate globally today—but when sending rewards or thank-you gifts, complications arise quickly. Most US or Danish gift cards only work locally, tied to their currencies (USD vs. DKK), merchants, or payment systems.
For example, a US Amazon gift card won't work on Amazon.dk, and many Danish brand cards can't be redeemed stateside.
The challenge: Finding one gift card that recipients in both the US and Denmark can use seamlessly. This guide breaks down why most merchant-specific gift cards fail across borders—and spotlights solutions like the Toasty Choice Card—that make US-Denmark rewards easier than ever.
Gift cards rank among the top ways to reward employees and customers worldwide—but few manage international redemptions effectively. Most US or Danish cards remain region-locked, issued in local currencies (USD vs. DKK), and limited by brand policies or payment networks.
For example, American-issued cards stick to USD and US merchants like Amazon.com, while Danish gift cards use DKK through local gateways. A US prepaid Visa often fails on Danish sites, and an Amazon.dk card won't redeem on Amazon.com.
Currency Restrictions: US cards operate in USD, Danish ones in DKK—leading to conversion issues and merchant rejections.
Payment Network Limitations: Many Danish cards favor local gateways that don't work internationally.
Brand and Licensing Barriers: Global brands run separate programs by region, limiting redemption to .com or .dk sites only.
Digital Compliance Requirements: Cross-border cards trigger varying KYC/AML checks between US and EU regulations.
Fulfillment Issues: Physical cards face shipping delays, customs holds, or activation blocks across borders.
For multinational companies spanning the US and Denmark, these hurdles make unified gifting surprisingly complex.
For a gift card to provide seamless experience for both US and Denmark recipients, it must meet three essential criteria:
A cross-border gift card should handle both USD and DKK, either through auto-conversion at redemption or by letting recipients choose their local currency and region.
This ensures someone in New York and another in Copenhagen both redeem for brands that actually work locally.
Instead of locking recipients into one store, the best US-Denmark gift cards connect to catalogs of popular brands in each country.
That way, every recipient transforms the same reward into what matters most to them.
Digital gift cards provide smoother experiences than physical gift cards, eliminating shipping delays, customs issues, and fulfillment headaches.
Recipients gain instant access via email and redeem online in just a few clicks.
When it comes to gift cards that work seamlessly across the US and Denmark, only a few products deliver smooth experiences for both senders and recipients.
The Toasty Choice Card is built for distributed teams and global customer bases, making it the top choice when you need one reward that works across both the US and Denmark.
It supports local brands and currencies in each country, so recipients see options native to their market—all managed from a single dashboard.
Fully digital, it lets you send cards instantly by email at scale, skip international shipping or activation hassles, and track delivery in one place. Perfect for HR, sales, and customer marketing programs.
Works seamlessly across 90+ countries, including both the US and Denmark.
Recipients choose from extensive brand catalogs—local favorites plus international options.
Automatically handles currency and brand localization for region-specific choices.
Delivered instantly via email—no printing, shipping, or manual distribution needed.
Completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.
💡 Example: An HR manager in New York and a sales lead in Copenhagen both receive a Toasty Choice Card. Each redeems instantly with local merchants in their own currency—no separate US- or Denmark-specific rewards required.
Here are some available redemption options for Denmark (subject to change):
H&M Gift Card
IKEA Gift Card
LEGO Gift Card
JYSK Gift Card
Matas Gift Card
Elgiganten Denmark
Magasin-DK
Tivoli DK
Adidas Gift Card
JACK & JONES Gift Card
Ilva Gift Card
Imerco Gift Card
Lagkagehuset Gift Card
Zalando gift card
Playstation Store
Swarovski Gift Card
Coolstuff DK
BabySam Gift Card
Glitter Gift Card
Global Hotel Card DK
HotelsGift Card
Gastro Gift Card
GreenMobility Gift Card
Goal Gift Voucher
Kop & Kande Gift Card
Saxo Premium DK
Global Experiences Gift Card
AirlineGift eGift Card
Her & Nu Gift Card
Hendes Verden Gift Voucher
For the most up-to-date catalog, view our global catalog here.
Toasty also provides the Swype Global Virtual MasterCard as an alternative, usable across multiple regions including the US and Denmark.
This prepaid card offers flexible spending at millions of online and in-store merchants in both markets, anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Keep in mind non-USD transactions include fees—ideal as a supplement rather than primary gifting solution for high-volume programs.
For full details on fees, restrictions, and usage, see this Swype Global Virtual Mastercard guide.
Get started in minutes with one unified platform—no need to manage separate country-specific services, free forever!
Set values in USD; the platform automatically handles DKK conversion for Danish recipients.
Add your logo, brand colors, and personal message to create unique, on-brand rewards.
Import US- and Denmark-based recipients manually or via CSV upload.
Choose instant delivery or schedule sends for a future date.
Monitor delivery through platform reporting.
Can the same gift card work in both the US and Denmark?
Toasty Choice Cards and a few international prepaid cards work seamlessly in both the US and Denmark. Most single-brand or local cards work in either market—but not across both.
Do US Amazon gift cards work on Amazon.it?
No—Amazon gift cards are region-locked. US cards only work on Amazon.com; Danish ones stay exclusive to Amazon.dk.
Are Toasty gift cards fee-free?
Toasty remains completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.
Can I send digital gift cards to both US and Denmark recipients in one order?
Yes—send to both countries simultaneously. Toasty auto-converts currencies: fund in USD, Danish recipients see seamless DKK equivalents.
How fast is the gift card delivery?
Instant—recipients get their digital card via email within seconds.
Do recipients need an account to redeem?
No account needed. They simply click the email link to browse brands and redeem immediately.
What's the minimum order size?
Minimum funding is $100, but you can start with just 1 recipient at $5. Scale as you grow.