HUF · Ft
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
The Hungarian forint (HUF) is the official currency of Hungary, issued by the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. It has been in use since 1946 and is freely floating.
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Converted amount
0.0032 USD
Exchange rate
1 HUF = 0.003186 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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HUF · Hungarian Forint
Hungarian Forint (HUF) Overview
The Hungarian forint (HUF) is the official currency of Hungary, introduced on August 1, 1946, to stabilize the economy after World War II. It is issued by the Magyar Nemzeti Bank, the country's central bank. The forint is subdivided into 100 fillér, although fillér coins are no longer in circulation. The currency symbol is Ft, and its ISO code is HUF.
The forint operates under a floating exchange rate regime, with its value determined by market forces. Hungary is a member of the European Union but has not adopted the euro, and the forint remains the sole legal tender. The central bank's monetary policy aims to maintain price stability, and the forint is widely traded in the foreign exchange market.
For travelers and businesses, the forint is used in all transactions within Hungary. Banknotes are available in denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, and 20000 forints, while coins are issued in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 forint denominations. The forint's exchange rate fluctuates, so it is advisable to check current rates before converting currency.
- Code
- HUF
- Symbol
- Ft
- Current rate
- USD / HUF
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced on 1 August 1946, replacing the pengő after World War II.
- Official name
- Hungarian Forint
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Hungary
- Decimal places
- 0
- Minor unit
- fillér · 1 HUF = 100 fillér
- Countries
- Hungary
- Issuing authority
- Hungarian National Bank
- Central bank
- Hungarian National Bank · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Free floating
Common banknotes
500 Ft · 1000 Ft · 2000 Ft · 5000 Ft · 10000 Ft · 20000 Ft
Common coins
5 Ft · 10 Ft · 20 Ft · 50 Ft · 100 Ft · 200 Ft
Also known as
HUF · Ft · Hungarian Forint
Practical notes
- The forint is the official currency of Hungary.
- The fillér is a subunit but is not used in practice.
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Hungarian Forint questions
What is the HUF exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/HUF. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert HUF online?
Use the converter above to calculate indicative amounts between HUF and the other supported currencies.