Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Hungary; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Hungary Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Hungarian Forint in Hungary
Monetary framework
Hungary uses the Hungarian forint as its official currency.
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HUF at a glance
CurrencyHungarian Forint
ISO codeHUF
SymbolFt
Minor unitFiller
Decimal places2
Central bankMagyar Nemzeti Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Hungary
Official use
Hungary uses the Hungarian forint as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Hungary; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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FAQ
Hungary currency questions
Which currency is used in Hungary?
Hungary uses the Hungarian forint as its official currency.
Does Hungary have multiple official currencies?
Hungary has one official currency: the Hungarian forint (HUF).
How can I compare the Hungarian forint?
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Data source: Frankfurter
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