Budapest Exchange, Currency
The unit of currency is Hungarian Forint (HUF). In Hungary the abbrevation of Forint is Ft.
Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 HUF. Bank notes: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 HUF.
Banks are open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All banks are closed on Saturdays. Money can also be exchanged at exchange offices, hotel reception desks and travel offices. Currency exchange machines and ATMs operate after hours in Budapest and other cities. It is recommended that all money exchange receipts be kept.
Posted: October 11th, 2009 under Budapest practical information.
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