Hungary · MNB base rate decision · NSA
Hungary interest rate (Central bank base rate): 5.50% on Oct 20 2026, unchanged from 5.50% on Sep 22 2026.
In line with expectations (~5.50% expected). Reported by briefs.co.
Next release: 17 Nov 2026.
The policy rate is the central bank's main interest rate, which sets the cost of short-term money across the economy. The chart shows each decision.
| Period | First print | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2026 | — | 5.50% | 0 |
| Sep 22 2026 | — | 5.50% | 0 |
| Aug 25 2026 | — | 5.50% | −0.25 |
| Jul 21 2026 | — | 5.75% | −0.25 |
| Jun 23 2026 | — | 6.00% | −0.25 |
| May 26 2026 | — | 6.25% | 0 |
| Apr 28 2026 | — | 6.25% | 0 |
| Mar 24 2026 | — | 6.25% | 0 |
| Feb 24 2026 | — | 6.25% | −0.25 |
| Jan 27 2026 | — | 6.50% | 0 |
| Dec 16 2025 | — | 6.50% | 0 |
| Nov 18 2025 | — | 6.50% | 0 |
Source: Magyar Nemzeti Bank History: Source: Bank for International Settlements, central bank policy rates (data.bis.org)