IBAN format in Hungary (HU)
An IBAN in Hungary is 28 characters long and starts with HU. A valid example: HU42 1177 3016 1111 1018 0000 0000. Hungary participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Hungary
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | HU |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 42 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 117 |
| 8–11 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 7301 |
| 12 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 6 |
| 13–27 | Account number | 15 | digits | 111110180000000 |
| 28 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 0 |
SEPA status
Hungary participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Hungary length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Hungary
How many characters does an IBAN in Hungary have?
A Hungary IBAN is exactly 28 characters: it starts with "HU", followed by 2 check digits and a 24-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Hungary IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Hungary: HU42 1177 3016 1111 1018 0000 0000. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Hungary in SEPA?
Hungary participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
Where can I check an IBAN from Hungary?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Hungary length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Hungary IBAN?
After "HU" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the branch code (4 digits), the national check digit (1 digits), the account number (15 digits), the national check digit (1 digits).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.