Is credit card widely accepted in Budapest?

Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are commonly accepted all over Budapest, in most restaurants, bars, and shops.

Although in small businesses you can pay only by cash, so it’s good to have a little amount of local currency.

Contactless payment works almost everywhere. You can tap a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Still, carry a small amount of forints for market stalls, public toilets and tips.

If a card terminal offers to charge you in euros or your home currency, choose forints (HUF). The terminal’s conversion rate is usually worse.

Avoid exchange offices in the busiest tourist spots, and check your bill for a service charge before you add a tip.

Planning your cash? Read where to exchange money before you travel and whether cards are enough.