Buy Hungarian forints
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 17 locations in stores and airports across the UK.Benefits
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in most UK airports
Travel money in a jiffy
Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.
Buy online
Choose from Travelex Money Card or cash.
Choose delivery or collection
Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
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Key information about Hungarian forints
Hungarian forint currency details | |
|---|---|
| Name | HUF Hungarian forint |
| Symbol | Ft |
| Minor unit | 1/100 = Fillér (not in circulation) |
| Minor unit symbol | fillér |
| HUF conversion chart | HUF rates |
Hungarian forint currency in use | |
|---|---|
| Bank Notes | HUF 200, HUF 500, HUF 1,000, HUF 2,000, HUF 5,000, HUF 10,000, HUF 20,000 |
| Coins | HUF 5, HUF 10, HUF 20, HUF 50, HUF 100, HUF 200 |
| Central bank | Hungarian National Bank |
| Destination acceptance | Hungary |
Common questions about Hungarian forints
Timing the market for the best rates is a tricky business due to daily shifts influenced by economic data, global politics, and trader sentiment. Your personal travel schedule and market-watching comfort will guide your decision. We've got our GBP to RON exchange rate page to help you stay informed on Romanian leu rates.
The Romanian leu is the currency of Romania and is only used within the country.
You can purchase your Romanian lei from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Romanian lei, 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! We can buy back your unused Romanian leu 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. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.
Need a different currency?
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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