What is an international money transfer?

An international money transfer is a way to make payments from your bank account to another bank account in a different country. Sending international money transfers with a traditional bank can be expensive though — it can be much cheaper with Wise.

How long does an international money transfer take?

For popular currencies, Wise can send your money within one day — or even within seconds. Sometimes, payment methods or routine checks can affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track your transfer in your account.

How do I send an international money transfer?

Sign up for free online or using our app. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account. Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive. Add your recipient’s bank details. If you don’t know their details, we can request them for you. Verify your identity. For some currencies, or for large transfers, we’ll need to verify you — we usually just need a photo ID. This helps us keep your money safe. Pay for your transfer with a debit or credit card, or bank transfer. That’s it. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient the money is on its way.

What’s the best way to send money abroad?

Choosing how you want to send money with Wise largely depends on your payment method. Some are faster than others, and some may be slower but cheaper.

How is Wise regulated?

Wise is an authorised Electronic Money Institution independently regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom.

How much can I send abroad? Are there limits to how much I can send?

Yes, there are limits to how much you can send with us. They depend on the currencies you’re sending to and from, and how you pay. You can check the limits for each currency on our Help Centre , or by using our calculator . We’ll also let you know if you try to send too much at one time.

How do I know the money will get there?

We follow a strict set of rules set by regulatory agencies in every country we operate in, so you can feel assured that we’ll send the money to exactly where you’ve told us to send it. You can check what recipient details you entered by downloading a transfer receipt.

How will the money be received?

When you send an international money transfer, we’ll simply deposit the money into your recipient’s bank account — unless you’ve selected a method where this works differently, like Interac for CAD, for example.

How can I avoid a wire transfer fee?

You can avoid a wire transfer fee by selecting a different payment method — like ACH bank debit, credit or debit card. Keep in mind, these payment methods have lower limits. So if you want to send a large amount, you’ll need to send multiple smaller transfers.

What documents do I need to send an international money transfer?

Because Wise is a regulated financial institution, we need to know who our customers are. It helps us combat money laundering, and keep everyone’s money safe. So depending on multiple factors, we can ask for identifying documents at any time. Typically, we’ll ask for a photo ID and/or proof of address — but sometimes we’ll ask for other information.

International money transfers

Join over 12.8 million people sending money abroad — with fees as low as 0.1%.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

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Rate guaranteed (117h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Bank transfer

Bank transfer fee
0 HUF
Our fee
104,254 HUF

Volume discount

-2,443 HUF

Total included fees (0.85%)
101,811 HUF

Should arrive by Friday

You're sending a lot so we discounted our fee

Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.

Learn more

International money transfers

Join over 12.8 million people sending money abroad — with fees as low as 0.1%.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

Open an account

Rate guaranteed (117h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Bank transfer

Bank transfer fee
0 HUF
Our fee
104,254 HUF

Volume discount

-2,443 HUF

Total included fees (0.85%)
101,811 HUF

Should arrive by Friday

You're sending a lot so we discounted our fee

Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.

Learn more

See how much it costs to send money abroad

The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.

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Sending 10,000 HUF with	Recipient gets(Total after fees)
	23.69 EUR
Transfer fee 414 HUF Exchange rate(1 EUR HUF) 404.685 Exchange rate markup 0 HUF Cost of transfer 414 HUF

	23.59 EUR- 0.10 EUR
Transfer fee 333 HUF Exchange rate(1 EUR HUF) 409.713 Exchange rate markup 123 HUF Cost of transfer 456 HUF

	21.70 EUR- 1.99 EUR
Transfer fee 805 HUF Exchange rate(1 EUR HUF) 423.649 Exchange rate markup 448 HUF Cost of transfer 1,253 HUF

This applies when you pay in via bank transfer. How do we collect this data?

Amount

From

	Wise	OTP Bank	PayPal
Recipient gets (Total after fees)	23.69 EUR	23.59 EUR	21.70 EUR
Exchange rate markup	0 HUF	123 HUF	448 HUF
Exchange rate (1 EURHUF)	404.685	409.713	423.649
Transfer fee	414 HUF	333 HUF	805 HUF
Total transfer cost	414 HUF	456 HUF	1,253 HUF

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This applies when you pay in via bank transfer. How do we collect this data?

We’re regulated in the EU by the national bank of Belgium
We help 12.8 million customers move £30bn every quarter, worldwide
Your transactions are extra-secure with our 2-factor authentication

How to send money internationally from Hungary

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send to bank accounts around the world. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. Just enter bank details like you would a domestic transfer.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay by bank transfer, card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

Send money now

How to send money internationally from Hungary

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send to bank accounts around the world. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. Just enter bank details like you would a domestic transfer.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay by bank transfer, card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

Send money now

How to send money internationally from Hungary

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send to bank accounts around the world. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. Just enter bank details like you would a domestic transfer.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay by bank transfer, card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

Send money now

Get fees as low as 0.1% on large transfers

Buying property, retiring abroad, making investments? We’re here to support with life-changing money moves.

Earn discounts when you send over 20,000 GBP.
Get dedicated support from a team of specialists in large transfers.

How we keep your money safe

Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.

How we keep your money safe

Rock-solid technology
Super smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
People who care, 24/7
With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
Your money, not ours
Your money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.

Best ways to send money internationally with WISE

The best way to send Hungarian forint to Euro is from a Wise balance. It’s cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.

Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Bank Transfer
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.

Cheapest way to send money abroad from Hungary

The cheapest way to send 12,000,000 HUF to EUR is from a Wise balance and costs 101,647 HUF. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

HUF

EUR

Sending 12,000,000 HUF	Transfer cost
Wise balance	101,647 HUF

Bank transfer	101,811 HUF

Fastest way to send money abroad from Hungary

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 60% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

HUF

EUR

Sending 12,000,000 HUF	Should arrive
Wise balance	by Friday

Bank transfer	by Friday

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Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
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Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.

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Send money from Hungary with the Wise app

Looking for an international money transfer app? Send money on the go with Wise.

Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.

Download Wise

Do more with Wise in Hungary

You can use Wise for much more than just sending money. Here is what's available, based on where you live.

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Get paid easily in other currencies with global account details.
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Save on spending abroad
Pay and withdraw cash worldwide without any foreign transaction fees.
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Interest is offered through Wise Assets Europe AS, authorised and regulated as an investment firm by the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (Finantsinspektsioon). We do not give investment advice, and you may be subject to pay tax. If you're not sure, seek qualified advice. You can find more information about the funds on our website.

International money transfers

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How to send money internationally from Hungary

1. Choose where the money's going

2. Choose how much to send

3. Choose how to pay

How to send money internationally from Hungary

1. Choose where the money's going

2. Choose how much to send

3. Choose how to pay

How to send money internationally from Hungary

1. Choose where the money's going

2. Choose how much to send

3. Choose how to pay

Get fees as low as 0.1% on large transfers

How we keep your money safe

Best ways to send money internationally with WISE

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Cheapest way to send money abroad from Hungary

Fastest way to send money abroad from Hungary

Send money from Hungary with the Wise app

Cheap transfers abroad

Track exchange rates

Real-time notifications

Send money from Hungary with the Wise app

Cheap transfers abroad

Track exchange rates

Real-time notifications

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Frequently asked questions

What is an international money transfer?

How long does an international money transfer take?

How do I send an international money transfer?

What’s the best way to send money abroad?

How is Wise regulated?

How much can I send abroad? Are there limits to how much I can send?

How do I know the money will get there?

How will the money be received?

How can I avoid a wire transfer fee?

What documents do I need to send an international money transfer?

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