HUF
Ft
Hungarian Forint
Official currency of Hungary
ISO Country Code
HU
Decimal Places
2 / 4
Subunit
fillér
Payment Methods Available
Payment Options
Available payment methods and requirements
Choose the right payment method for your needs
Priority Payment
Fast processing with priority serviceM | SWIFT |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 08:30 |
D | Same Day |
M | No limit |
D | Any (excluding sanctioned) |
Trace | Available |
Recall | Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
BIC/SWIFT
IBAN
Standard Payment
Standard payment processingM | Local (Giro Zrt) |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 08:30 |
D | Same Day |
M | 10,000,000 HUF |
D | Hungary |
Trace | Not Available |
Recall | Not Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Not Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
BIC/SWIFT
Account Number
IBAN
Currency Holidays
Currency settlements pause on public or bank holidays.
Currency Holiday Calendar
Official non-business days for this currency- Oct
23
2025Republic Day
In 21 daysThursday, October 23, 2025
- Nov
1
2025All Saints' Day
In 30 daysSaturday, November 1, 2025
- Dec
25
2025Christmas Day
In 84 daysThursday, December 25, 2025
- Dec
26
2025Boxing Day
In 85 daysFriday, December 26, 2025
Account Format
Standards for account numbers and IBAN
Account Format & Structure
Standardised format for financial accounts with this currencyFormat Standards
| Format Type | Structure Pattern |
|---|---|
BBAN Basic Bank Account Number | ZZZZ-YYYYYYYYYY |
IBAN International Bank Account Number | HUKK BBBS SSSX CCCC CCCC CCCC CCCX Format Key LegendK:IBAN check digits B:National bank code S:Branch code C:Account number X:National check digit |
Example Accounts
| Account Type | Example Format |
|---|---|
B Bank Code | 1177 |
A Account Number | 12345678-12345678 |
B BBAN | 1177-1234567812345678 |
I IBAN | HU4211771234567812345678 |
Always double-check account formats before initiating payments to ensure successful transactions.
Additional Notes
Important information and special considerations
Special Considerations
Important notes and requirements for HUF paymentsPlease review these important notes before processing payments in HUF
1
IBAN is mandatory for SWIFT payments; local payments use BBAN format.2
Fillér subunits are no longer in circulation; prices are rounded to the nearest forint.3
SWIFT messages must use permitted characters: letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +4
Non-ASCII characters will be transformed or removed based on domestic and SWIFT restrictions.5
Non-supported characters will be transformed to EBCDIC equivalent or removed on a best endeavors basis in order to comply with the restrictions of the Swift payment network. The permitted characters on the Swift network are letters, numbers, spaces and the following symbols: / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +
For more information about payment requirements for HUF, contact your account manager or refer to the latest regulations.
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