What is the Hungary IBAN format?

Hungary IBANs start with HU, followed by 2 check digits, then a 24-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Hungary is a SEPA member. Transfers from other SEPA countries are fast and low-cost.

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Hungary IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Hungary IBAN?

A Hungary IBAN is 28 characters long.

28-character IBAN · HUF Hungarian Forint · SEPA zone

A Hungary IBAN is 28 characters long and always begins with the country code HU, followed by two check digits. The next 3 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (4 characters). The remaining 15 characters identify the individual account number. The Hungary IBAN uses the HUF (Hungarian Forint) and is a <strong>SEPA member</strong>, meaning euro transfers from other SEPA countries are fast and low-cost.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

HUF

Hungarian Forint

SEPA

Yes

SEPA member

Example IBAN

HU42 1177 3016 1111 1018 0000 0000

HU Country

42 Check Digits

117 Bank Code

7301 Branch Code

6 Check Digit

111110180000000 Account Number

0 Check Digit

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	HU
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	42
5–7	3	Bank Code	n	117
8–11	4	Branch Code	n	7301
12–12	1	Check Digit	n	6
13–27	15	Account Number	n	111110180000000
28–28	1	Check Digit	n	0

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Major Banks in Hungary

Bank Name	Bank Code	BIC / SWIFT	City
Budapest Bank (MKB)	103	BUDAHUHB	Budapest
K&H Bank	104	OKHBHUHB	Budapest
OTP Bank	117	OTPVHUHB	Budapest
Raiffeisen Bank Hungary	120	UBRTHUHB	Budapest
UniCredit Bank Hungary	116	BACXHUHB	Budapest

Validate a Hungary IBAN

Paste a Hungary IBAN below to check it.

Hungary IBAN Regex Pattern

^HU\d{2}\d{3}\d{4}\d{1}\d{15}\d{1}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^HU\\d{2}\\d{3}\\d{4}\\d{1}\\d{15}\\d{1}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Hungary IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^HU\d{2}\d{3}\d{4}\d{1}\d{15}\d{1}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Hungary IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^HU\d{2}\d{3}\d{4}\d{1}\d{15}\d{1}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Hungary IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Hungary IBAN

Hungary accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (3n) + Branch Code (4n) + Account Type (1n) + Account Number (15n) + Check Digit (1n). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Hungary IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Hungary banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Hungary

Hungary is a SEPA member. From any other SEPA country, you only need the recipient's IBAN — no BIC/SWIFT required. Transfers settle within 1 business day (or instantly via SEPA Instant Credit Transfer). Fees cannot exceed what your bank charges for a domestic payment.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (28 characters, starts with HU)

Typical transfer time

0–1 day

SEPA Credit Transfer (1 day) or SEPA Instant (<10 seconds if both banks support it)

Hungary is a SEPA member but uses HUF (Hungarian Forint), not the Euro. SEPA Credit Transfers in EUR are available. Domestic Hungarian accounts use a 3-part format: bank-branch-account shown as XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX.

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Central Bank

Magyar Nemzeti Bank

https://www.mnb.hu ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 28 chars
Country Code: HU
Currency: HUF
SEPA: Yes
BBAN Format: 24n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2004