IBAN check: Hungary

Validate an IBAN from Hungary for free. Our tool checks the 28-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 179 bank codes.

IBAN format: Hungary

Country codeHU

IBAN length28 characters

CurrencyHungarian forint (HUF)

Bank code3 digits

Account number15 digits

Bank codes in database179

Example IBAN: Hungary

HU 42 117 1111 1018 0000 000

Country code Check digits Bank code Account number

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How the IBAN is built in Hungary

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Hungary has 28 characters. It starts with the country code HU, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (3 digits, positions 5 to 7 of the IBAN) and the account number (15 digits, positions 13 to 27). Between the bank code and the account number there are 5 further characters (for example a branch code or check character).

Finding the BIC for Hungary

For Hungary our database holds 179 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from Hungary, we automatically find the BIC/SWIFT code and the bank name. For smaller or newer institutions there may be no entry; the IBAN is still valid in that case.

Frequently asked questions about IBANs from Hungary

How long is an IBAN from Hungary?+

An IBAN from Hungary has exactly 28 characters. It always starts with the country code HU, followed by two check digits and the 24-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for an IBAN from Hungary?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 3-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 179 bank codes from Hungary. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from Hungary?+

Hungary is part of the SEPA area but uses Hungarian forint (HUF) as its national currency. Euro SEPA transfers are still possible, though a currency conversion may apply. For euro transfers within SEPA the same deadlines and terms as domestic transfers apply.