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Hungary Currency

The Hungarian forint is the official currency of Hungary.

Official currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
RegionEurope
Central bankMagyar Nemzeti Bank

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyHungarian Forint (HUF, Ft)
Central bankMagyar Nemzeti Bank
Currency arrangementHungary uses HUF as official currency.

Paying in Hungary

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

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.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in HUF, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

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Hungary currency questions

Which currency is used in Hungary?

The Hungarian forint is the official currency of Hungary.

Does Hungary have multiple official currencies?

Hungary has one official currency: the Hungarian forint (HUF).

How can I compare the Hungarian forint?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Hungary's official currency with other major currencies.