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Hungary
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Money

Hungary

Currency

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 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

Date Apr 09
£1.00= Ft324.96
$1.00= Ft218.24
€1.00= Ft289.58

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