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Hungarian bank closure needs zero balance, NAV interest certificate, account termination letter, and EUR SWIFT to NRE before losing Hungarian client gate.
Convert HUF to EUR before SWIFT — NAV interest for overlap year
Hungarian retail bank needs all direct debits stopped and zero balance before OTP or K&H closure letter.
NAV reports interest — retain annual tax certificate for India Form 67 overlap.
Brokerage lane: Hungarian brokerage guide.
Hungarian bank
| Bank | Auth | Step |
|---|---|---|
| OTP | Client gate | Zero + close |
| K&H | Mobile | SWIFT out |
| Erste HU | Token | Interest stmt |
Closure
Stop debits
Cancel autopay.
NAV stmt
Interest cert.
HUF→EUR
Bank FX.
Wire NRE
SWIFT.
Close
Written confirm.
Flow
Hungary bank kit
- NAV cert.
- Closure letter.
- SWIFT.
- Client gate cancel.
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Keep account?
Schedule FA + FBAR if USD 10k aggregate.
Form 67?
Hungarian interest WHT — treaty credit.
Brokerage first?
Usually sell depot then close bank.
Austria neighbour?
Austrian bank guide.
EU citizen?
Same closure — India residency triggers reporting.
Pension fund?
Separate from retail bank.
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