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Hungary is a country with a complex sense of identity - not generally regarding itself as Balkan or Slavic, but Western. The country’s assortment of cultures can be traced back through its history. A history that has seen it settled by the Magyars (a Finno-Ugric tribe who arrived via Russia in... more >>

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Hungary Currency Information

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Hungary Currency Information

Hungarian Forint (HUF; symbol Ft) = 100 fillér. Notes are in denominations of Ft20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500 and 200. Coins are in denominations of Ft100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. A large number of commemorative coins in circulation are legal tender.

Currency exchange
Currency can be exchanged at hotels, banks, bureaux de change, airports, railway stations, travel agencies and some restaurants throughout the country. Automatic exchange machines are available in Budapest and other main tourist centres.

Cards
It is possible to withdraw cash by credit card at many post offices. American Express, Cirrus, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Credit and debit cards can be used to withdraw money from ATMs.

Travellers cheques
Accepted in some stores and banks, but not all. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Euros or US Dollars.

Banking hours
Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1300.