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Hungarian forint currency options
Get your Hungarian forints however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.
Travel Money Card
The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.
- Lock in your rates1
- 22 currencies available
- Easy budget management
- Accepted at millions of locations
Cash
Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.
- Be ready to tip when expected
- Shop local markets
- Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals
How to get your Hungarian forints
Order your Hungarian forints online to get great rates on HUF. Choose from home delivery or Click & Collect from stores or airports.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.Benefits
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
- Free delivery for Travelex Money Card
Store click and collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.Benefits
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
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Key information about Hungarian forints
The Hungarian forint, abbreviated as HUF, is symbolized by Ft. It has been the official currency of Hungary since 1946.
Hungarian forint notes
- Ft200
- Ft500
- Ft1000
- Ft2000
- Ft5000
- Ft10000
- Ft20000
Hungarian forint coins
- Ft5
- Ft10
- Ft20
- Ft50
- Ft100
- Ft200
Destinations that accept Hungarian forints
- Hungary
Common questions about Hungarian forints
Getting the best rates for Hungarian Forints can be tricky. Economic indicators, commodities prices, and regional stability can affect the HUF, making our Hungarian forint rate tracker an essential tool for your journey to Hungary.
Hungarian Forints can only be spent in Hungary. You can’t spend this currency in any other country.
You can purchase your Hungarian Forints from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Hungarian Forints, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.
Yes, you can! With our Buy Back Promise, we can buy back your unused Hungarian Forints notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. T&Cs apply.
Yes, cash is still frequently used in Hungary. We'd recommend carrying a mix of Hungarian Forints and our Travelex Money Card to ensure convenience for your small and large purchases.
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Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.
1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
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