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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, 5, 2 and 1. A large number of commemorative coins in circulation are
legal tender.
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| Currency Exchange |
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Currency can be exchanged at hotels, banks, 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.
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| Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs |
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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.
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| Traveller's Cheques |
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Accepted in some stores and banks, but not all. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take
traveller’s cheques in Euros or US Dollars.
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| Banking Hours |
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Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1300.
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| Exchange Rate Indicators |
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Apr 07 |
| £1.00= |
Ft363.47 |
| $1.00= |
Ft184.26 |
| Eur;1.00= |
Ft245.96 |
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uty Free
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| Overview |
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The following may be imported into Hungary by persons over 16 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 250 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 1l of spirits, 1l of wine and 5l of beer.
• 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.
Abolition of duty-free goods within the EU
On 30 June 1999, the sale of duty-free alcohol and tobacco at airports and at sea was abolished in all of the original 15
EU member states. This has been extended to the 10 new member states that joined the EU on 1 May 2004 and the two states that
joined on 1 January 2007, with some exceptions, for example those returning to the UK can bring back a maximum of 200 cigarettes.
Travellers should note that they may be required to prove at customs that the goods purchased are for personal use only.
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Overview 