The government has once again raided Budapest's account, seizing 11.7 billion forints, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said in a post on Facebook. More >>
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Free Cash Withdrawal Maximum Rises
- 2 Feb 2026 7:33 AM
The monthly limit for free cash withdrawals has risen to Ft 300,000, up from Ft 150,000, effective 1 February. Retail clients may take up to Ft 300,000 in cash from a single bank account in up to two withdrawals a month. Any further withdrawals will be subject to the financial transaction tax.
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Financial Fraud Damages in Hungary on Decline but Still High - How Much?
- 29 Jan 2026 8:47 AM
The value of financial fraud in Hungary is on the decline, but still high, at around HUF 5bn per quarter, Lajos Bartha, a managing director at the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said at a conference in Budapest.
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Base Rate Left on Hold in Hungary by National Bankers
- 28 Jan 2026 9:48 AM
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.50pc at a monthly policy meeting.
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Watchdog Issues Guidelines for Handling Reports of Retail Banking Fraud in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2026 8:18 AM
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has issued guidance to lenders on handling reports of fraud from retail clients in an executive circular, the central bank and financial market regulator said.
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Polgári Bank to Be Absorbed by MagNet Bank in Hungary
- 12 Jan 2026 10:00 AM
Polgári Bank’s customers will be transferred to MagNet Bank from February 28, the two lenders announced on Friday, as they are to merge on that date.
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MoonPay, Strike Exit Hungarian Crypto Market Amid Regulatory Changes
- 12 Jan 2026 9:51 AM
MoonPay has withdrawn its services from Hungary, becoming the latest player to exit the domestic cryptocurrency market, according to a report by revb.hu.
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