IBAN
IBAN in Hungary
28 characters, starting with HU. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 28 characters
- Country code
- HU
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- HU42 1177 3016 1111 1018 0000 0000
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Hungary IBAN (HU)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | HU Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 42 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 117 Bank code |
| 8–11 | 4 | digits | 7301 Branch code |
| 12–12 | 1 | digits | 6 National check digit |
| 13–27 | 15 | digits | 111110180000000 Account number |
| 28–28 | 1 | digits | 0 National check digit |
How to check an IBAN from Hungary
Count the characters: a Hungary IBAN always has 28. Make sure it starts with HU, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Hungary?
An IBAN in Hungary has 28 characters, always starting with the country code HU followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Hungary look like?
A valid example is HU42117730161111101800000000. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Hungary part of SEPA?
Yes. Hungary belongs to the Single Euro Payments Area, so euro transfers to and from the other 35 SEPA countries follow the same rules and timing as domestic ones.
Can I receive euros from Hungary with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Hungary, usually within one working day.
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