Stripe
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About StripeHungary · HUF · Stripe & Airwallex market Online payments for Hungarian transfer companies
Budapest draws city-break, spa and congress visitors all year. Hungarian operators can price in forint and take cards, wallets and PayPal through Stripe, Airwallex or PayPal in TransferArc.
- Currency
- HUF
- Gateways
- 4
- Local methods
- 1
Last verified 11 Nov 2026
In short
- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for Hungary: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in Hungary can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts HUF.
Payment market
How Hungary pays
- Currency
- Hungarian forint (HUF)
- Central bank
- Magyar Nemzeti Bank
- Market
- EU, outside the euro area
- Main airport
- Budapest (BUD)
Budapest airport transfers, Danube cruise passengers and congress traffic make up most of Hungary’s transfer work, with day trips to the Danube Bend and Lake Balaton in summer.
Hungary keeps the forint and PayPal accepts HUF. Hungarian companies can open Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally.
Payment gateways for Hungary in TransferArc
4 international gateways a transfer company in Hungary can connect today under Finance → Online payments, each with its own merchant account.
International gateways
Airwallex
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About AirwallexRevolut Business
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Revolut Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About Revolut BusinessPayPal
PayPal · Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway
About PayPal
Compare
Compare payment gateways in Hungary
| Gateway | Local methods | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Account for a company in Hungary | TransferArc needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Secret key |
| Airwallex | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Client ID, API key |
| Revolut Business | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Public key, Secret key |
| PayPal | — | — | — | Check locally | Client ID, Secret |
Local account: open it with a company registered in Hungary. Foreign account: the merchant account must belong to an entity in a country the gateway serves. Payouts: confirm with the gateway.
Use cases
Where online payment helps operators in Hungary
01
Budapest airport
Transfers to hotels and thermal spas.
02
River cruise passengers
Port and hotel transfers for Danube cruises.
03
Day trips
Danube Bend and Lake Balaton tours.
Payment methods
How customers in Hungary can pay for a transfer
Cards
Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Wallets
Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay · Revolut Pay · PayPal
| Local method | Through |
|---|---|
| Revolut Pay | Revolut Business |
Choosing
Which gateway to pick in Hungary
- Simplest setupStripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Visitors from Asia or multi-currencyAirwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- Already banking with RevolutRevolut Business: a Merchant account on your Revolut Business account in Hungary takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Revolut Pay.
- Customers who prefer PayPalPayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.
Sources and verification. Gateways, methods and credentials: TransferArc integration register. Local account rules: stripe.com/global, help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937, help.revolut.com/help/merchant-accounts/setting-up-a-merchant-account/who-can-apply-for-a-merchant-account/business/, developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/. Central bank or regulator: Magyar Nemzeti Bank. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Logos are the gateways’ own, from their official websites; trademarks belong to their owners. Flag: flag-icons (MIT).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Hungary use in TransferArc?
Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal. They are connected under Finance → Online payments with your own merchant account.
Can a company registered in Hungary open a Stripe account?
Yes. Hungary is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.
Can I charge in euros?
TransferArc charges in your company currency. A Hungarian company in HUF takes forint; foreign cards are converted by the issuer.
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