# Online Payments for Transfer Companies in Hungary

> Card and wallet payments for transfers in Hungary: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal in TransferArc, with account rules and setup compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/hungary

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.

## 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.

## 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

- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex
- **Revolut Business** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/revolut-business
- **PayPal** (International gateways): PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/paypal

## Where online payment helps operators in Hungary

- **Budapest airport**: Transfers to hotels and thermal spas.
- **River cruise passengers**: Port and hotel transfers for Danube cruises.
- **Day trips**: Danube Bend and Lake Balaton tours.

## Which gateway to pick in Hungary

- **Simplest setup**: Stripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- **Visitors from Asia or multi-currency**: Airwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- **Already banking with Revolut**: Revolut Business: a Merchant account on your Revolut Business account in Hungary takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Revolut Pay.
- **Customers who prefer PayPal**: PayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.

## Sources and verification

- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- https://help.revolut.com/help/merchant-accounts/setting-up-a-merchant-account/who-can-apply-for-a-merchant-account/business/
- https://developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/
- Central bank or regulator: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (https://www.mnb.hu/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## 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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