A non resident can open a Hungarian business account, but in practice the account belongs to a business that is registered in Hungary, so most non residents first form a Hungarian company or branch. Traditional banks usually ask for translated company documents and an in person visit, while providers such as Wise Business and Revolut Business open online once the company exists. As of 17 February 2026, expect a few weeks for a traditional bank and same week onboarding for the digital providers.
- Who can open
- A business registered in Hungary, including one owned by non residents
- Typical traditional route
- Translated company documents, identity checks, often an in person visit, around two to four weeks
- Digital route
- Wise Business and Revolut Business open online for a Hungary registered business, as of 17 February 2026
- Personal account
- A non resident individual can open a personal account separately. Verify with the bank.
General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.
How non resident business accounts work in Hungary
Hungary lets residents and non residents bank in the country, but a business account is opened for a legal entity, not a person. That means a non resident founder usually registers a Hungarian company, most often a Kft, or a branch of a foreign company, and the account is opened in that entity name. The owner can be foreign, so non resident ownership itself is not a barrier. The practical work sits in the documents and the identity checks.
The traditional bank route
As of 17 February 2026, a Hungarian bank typically asks a non resident owned company for its certificate of incorporation, articles of association, company registry number and tax number, identity documents for directors and beneficial owners, proof of address and a description of the business activity. Documents issued abroad usually need an official Hungarian translation, and many banks still require a director to attend in person to open the account. Confirm the exact list and whether a visit is required with the bank.
The digital route
As of 17 February 2026, Wise Business and Revolut Business onboard a Hungary registered business online, which removes the in person visit for many founders. Wise Business can provide local forint account details alongside other currencies, and Revolut Business holds several currencies on its plans. Eligibility still depends on the business activity and the owners, so verify acceptance and the current document list with the provider.
What a non resident should check
When opening as a non resident, confirm these points, as of 17 February 2026. Verify with the provider
- Whether the provider will open for your company type and your country of residence.
- Which documents need an official Hungarian translation, and whether notarisation is required.
- Whether an in person visit is needed, or whether onboarding is fully online.
Steps to open as a non resident
- Register a Hungarian company or branch and obtain its company registry number and tax number.
- Gather director and beneficial owner identity, proof of address and translated company documents.
- Apply with a provider, confirming current acceptance and document requirements before you start.
Compare business accounts available in Hungary
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Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 17 February 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.