Hungary Money and Exchange Rate
Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF; symbol Ft). Notes are in denominations of Ft20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, and 500. Coins are in denominations of Ft200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. A large number of commemorative coins in circulation are legal tender.
Currency Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at hotels, banks, post offices, 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.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
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, which are found throughout the country.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted in most post offices and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros or US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| 1.00 GBP = 292.57 HUF |
| 1.00 USD = 194.85 HUF |
| 1.00 EUR = 263.67 HUF |
| Currency conversion rates as of 20 March 2010 |
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