Currency Guide Hungary

Currency

Hungarian Forint = 100 filler. Notes are in denominations HUF20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200

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Credit Cards

Most credit cards are accepted, the most common being American Express, Diners Club, EnRoute, Euro/Mastercard, JCB and Visa, and these can be used to withdraw cash from banks and ATMs and to pay bills in hotels, restaurants and most shops.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of local and foreign currencies are free. Declaration is required for amounts exceeding HUF1,000,000 or the equivalent.

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Currency Exchange

Always exchange money at licensed booths because forged bank notes are a big problem in Hungary. The licensed booths will always operate under the consortium of a Hungarian commercial bank. Photo ID may be required for exchange of money. Travellers cheques are hard to change in Hungary therefore it is best to take notes.

Banks

Banks generally open between 8am and 4pm on weekdays and some are open on Saturdays.

Exchange Rate History

Date   HUF Rate
01/01/02   383.816
01/01/03   333.522
01/01/04   356.489
01/01/05   348.108
01/01/06   344.084

A rough guide to the tourists rates for the Hungarian Forint since the beginning of 2002

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