Exchange your pounds to forints with Sainsbury’s Bank
With its breathtaking boulevards, storied history and relaxing thermal baths, Hungary makes the perfect travel destination. But before you take flight, you’ll need to buy some Hungarian currency to take with you.
Exchange pounds to forints easily with Sainsbury’s Bank. Whether you’re traveling for work or leisure, we’ll help make sure you make the most of your journey to the ‘Heart of Europe’.
Why buy Hungarian currency from us?
- Better pound to HUF exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission HUF currency
- Buy Hungarian forints online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to forint rate – how much will I get?
At Sainsbury’s Bank you’ll get competitive rates when you exchange pounds to Hungarian forint. We also stock 50 other currencies if you’re planning on extending your trip elsewhere.
Check our online currency converter for the current exchange rate of sterling to forint. Rates may vary depending on whether you swap GBP to HUF instore, by phone or online.
The good news? You won’t pay a commission fee when you buy currency at Sainsbury’s Bank. Plus, you’ll get an even better pound to Hungarian forint rate if you’re a Nectar member*.
How to order your Hungarian currency
Order online
It’s so convenient to order currency online. Whether you’re at home or on the go, place your order and get your Hungarian currency delivered to your door, or collect instore. The choice is yours.
Visit us
Come visit one of our stores with a travel money bureau inside. Our friendly team will help you buy Hungarian forints – with 0% commission and even better rates if you’re a Nectar member*.
Over the phone
Buy Hungarian forint over the phone and get your travel money delivered. Just give us a call to order your forints. You can pay over the phone and choose home delivery or collect instore.
Are you a Nectar member?
Nectar members can get even more benefits when they buy Hungarian currency from us – including better exchange rates*.
How does it work? Just tell us your Nectar member number when you place your Hungarian forint order. Watch out for varying rates – these depend on whether you buy instore, online or by phone.
Not a Nectar member? No problem. Register at nectar.com or download the Nectar app to make the most of the improved exchange rate.
Buying Hungarian forints: FAQs
Can I buy Hungarian forints in the UK?
Yes, you can exchange GBP to HUF at your local Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Bureau. Alternatively, place an order online to collect instore for next day or for home delivery. You can also buy Hungarian forints over the phone – whichever works best for you.
Do shops in Hungary accept euros?
Is it better to use cash or card in Hungary?
Major Hungarian cities and tourist areas typically accept debit and contactless payments, but smaller shops and local vendors may only accept cash.
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Buy back
Worried about having left over Hungarian forints when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
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Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
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