Hungary Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in hungary, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
How Does Banking System Operate?
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The Hungarian banking system is a two-tiered banking system, with the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank – MNB) occupying the first level. MNB’s main aim is to reach and maintain price stability. The Central Banks rights and duties include forming and implementing the countrys monetary policy, managing the production and distribution of the Forint, and managing the accounts of commercial banks.
Unlike the Federal Reserve, the MNB is only allowed to contribute to the governments economic goals if the measures dont pose a threat to price stability.
 
On the second level are the credit institutions - including banks, credit unions and saving cooperatives. They collect deposits and offer further financial services for Hungarian citizens and businesses. Please see above for a list of the major commercial banks in Hungary.