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Old Feb 1st, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Any problem using ATM or CC cards in Hungary?
Just what the title says - We'll be going to Budapest in 2 months and have heard stories about problems in other European countries and acceptance of ATM (to get $$ from ATM machines), and Master or Visa credit cards issued in the U.S.

Any experience with this in Hungary?
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Old Feb 1st, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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We had absolutely no problems with either card.
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Old Feb 1st, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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No problems when I went either; just be sure to let your credit card companies know that you will be using them out of the country. Have a nice trip.
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Old Feb 1st, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Used an ATM card in Budapest without problems and certainly had no problems using my Visa card to pay for the hotel, meals, etc.
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Old Feb 1st, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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None whatsoever. My only problem was, I couldn't get used to paying 40,000 units of something for a room
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Old Feb 2nd, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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Thanks everyone.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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We were in Miskolc, Hungary in 2005. No problems with Visa credit card or ATMs.
Agree with Tomboy- was unnerving paying in such high numbers of Forints but euros are soon to be adopted in Hungary.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Have a feeling that once they change to Euros everything will cost more! Forints seem high - but it really translates to little money in US funds.
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Old Feb 2nd, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Don't hold your breath about Hungary joining the Euro zone soon.The consensus is that it will be sometime after 2010 for Hungary to meet the economic standards for joining.
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