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Money & duty free for Hungary

Currency information: 

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.

Credit cards: 

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.

ATM: 

Credit and debit cards can be used to withdraw money from ATMs, which are found throughout the country.

Travellers 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.

Currency restriction: 

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.

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.

Hungary duty free

Hungary is within the European Union. If you are travelling from the UK, you are entitled to buy fragance, skincare, cosmetics, Champagne, wine, selected spirits, fashion accessories, gifts and souvenirs - all at tax-free equivalent prices. There are no longer any allowance restrictions on these tax-free items.

If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Hungary by persons over 16 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of spirits, 1L of wine and 2L of still wine.
• Gifts to the value of Ft27,000.
• Up to 1kg each of coffee, tea, cocoa and other spices (excluding paprika and paprika mixtures).
• Cameras, non-professional video camera, laptop computer, personal stereo, CDs and photographic films (up to 10 rolls).

Note: Pets must have health and vaccination certificates, dated no more then one week prior to arrival.

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