Magyar Posta is Hungary's national postal operator, providing postal, parcel and logistics services through its network across Hungary. For customers sending or receiving goods, its services range from traditional domestic parcels to faster MPL logistics products, with Tracking available for supported shipment types through the Magyar Posta website and mobile application.
For standard domestic shipping, Magyar Posta offers the MPL Postal Parcel, a registered parcel service designed for customers who do not need special express features. The service supports parcels weighing up to 20 kg and can be combined with optional services such as advice of delivery, insurance and special handling. Magyar Posta also provides parcel delivery to addresses, post offices, Postal Points and parcel terminals where the selected service supports those delivery methods.
MPL Business Parcel is the carrier's more flexible domestic parcel service for businesses, non-contractual entrepreneurs and private customers. It supports door-to-door delivery as well as delivery to collection points, post offices and parcel terminals, and customers can follow eligible packages online or through the Magyar Posta mobile app. Additional options can include insurance, payment for goods, delivery-time arrangements and changes to the delivery location or time where available.
Magyar Posta also accepts parcels sent from Hungary to destinations abroad through services including International Postal Parcel, International EMS Express Mail, Európa+ Parcel and MPL Europe Standard. These services have different speed, Tracking and additional-service options. International delivery is handled through postal and logistics networks beyond Hungary, so available services and transit times depend on the destination rather than representing Magyar Posta's own local operations outside Hungary.
How to Track Magyar Posta packages
To Track a Magyar Posta shipment with 4Tracking, enter the shipment identifier in the tracking field and start the search. 4Tracking can display available package tracking events in one place, which is useful when you are following Magyar Posta together with parcels handled by other postal and courier companies.
You can also use Magyar Posta's official Tracking service. The carrier states that its free online tool provides information about the current location and shipment history of supported parcels and letters. Enter the shipment identifier exactly as it appears on the receipt, shipping notification or information supplied by the sender.
Magyar Posta's Tracking system supports several parcel products, including MPL Business Parcel, Európa+ Parcel, MPL Europe Standard and International EMS Express Mail. For domestic parcels, Magyar Posta states that entering the first 13 characters of the parcel identifier can provide transportation events as well as information about the basic and additional services attached to the shipment.
Magyar Posta tracking number formats
Magyar Posta does not use one single tracking-number format for every parcel service. The format depends on the product, and the carrier's official Tracking page publishes several examples that show the differences between domestic and international services.
For MPL Business Parcel, Magyar Posta gives PB00010122727 as an official Tracking example. This is a 13-character identifier beginning with PB followed by digits. The carrier's domestic customer-service information also notes that postal shipment identifiers are commonly 13 characters, although the exact format varies by service.
For Európa+ Parcel, Magyar Posta publishes CP123456785HU as an example. This follows the familiar international postal structure of two letters, nine digits and the final letters HU. For International EMS Express Mail, the official example is EA004037757HU, which likewise contains two initial letters, nine digits and the HU suffix.
MPL Europe Standard uses a different identifier because the service is provided with a logistics partner. Magyar Posta's Tracking page gives JJH30AAAAAPL00000001 as an official example for this service. These examples should be treated as service-specific references rather than a guarantee that every Magyar Posta package will have exactly the same prefix. Always Track using the complete number actually assigned to your shipment.
How long does Magyar Posta delivery take?
Delivery time within Hungary depends on the parcel service selected. For MPL Postal Parcel, Magyar Posta states that at least 85% of domestic parcels are delivered or have delivery attempted by the end of the second working day after posting, while at least 95% are delivered or attempted by the end of the third working day. These are service performance standards rather than a promise that every individual parcel will arrive on a specific day.
For example, if an MPL Postal Parcel is posted on a Monday and the following days are normal working days, the published standard means most parcels should have delivery completed or attempted by Wednesday, with at least 95% covered by Thursday. Holidays, exceptional operating conditions and other circumstances can change the calendar in practice.
MPL Business Parcel offers a faster option. Magyar Posta states that customers can request delivery within one working day, and its consumer information describes the Business Parcel as being delivered on the working day following posting. For example, an eligible MPL Business Parcel posted on Monday for next-working-day delivery would normally be due on Tuesday when both days are ordinary working days and all applicable service conditions are met.
International parcels do not have one universal Magyar Posta delivery time. International Postal Parcel delivery information varies by destination, while International EMS is designed for faster, time-guaranteed international transport with transit periods specified for individual destination countries. Európa+ and MPL Europe Standard also have destination-specific delivery information, so the estimate provided for the particular country and shipment should be used instead of assuming a fixed number of days.
How to contact Magyar Posta about shipment issues
If package tracking does not explain what has happened to a shipment, private customers can contact Magyar Posta customer service at +36-1-767-8282 or by email at ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. Telephone support for private customers is available Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 and Thursday from 08:00 to 20:00.
For MPL logistics services, Magyar Posta lists +36-1-333-7777 and customer.service@posta.hu. MPL telephone support operates Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 and Thursday from 08:00 to 20:00. Customers using MPL Europe Standard have a dedicated contact number, +36-1-767-8277, and the email address europestandard@posta.hu, with telephone service Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Magyar Posta also provides online forms for requesting information or submitting complaints about domestic and international shipments. When making an inquiry, include the package identifier and relevant sender and recipient information. If an international postal parcel sent from Hungary has not arrived, Magyar Posta specifically directs customers to its MPL customer service, where staff can investigate the shipment using its tracking number.
If the package came from an online shop or another sender, contacting the sender can also help because the sender has the posting documentation and may need to submit a formal postal inquiry. Magyar Posta accepts complaints concerning postal items within six months of the posting date. For damage or missing contents discovered only after delivery of a domestic parcel, the carrier states that the issue must be reported in writing or at a post office within three working days, with the item, contents and packaging made available for examination.
Frequently asked questions about Magyar Posta package tracking issues
Why is my Magyar Posta tracking number not working?
Check that you entered the shipment identifier exactly as provided and that you are using the parcel tracking number rather than an order number from an online store. Newly posted parcels may also require an initial processing scan before useful Tracking information appears. Because Magyar Posta uses different identifier formats for different products, a number should not be rejected simply because it does not match the format of another Magyar Posta service.
What does a Magyar Posta tracking number look like?
The format varies by service. Official Magyar Posta examples include PB00010122727 for MPL Business Parcel, CP123456785HU for Európa+ Parcel, EA004037757HU for International EMS Express Mail and JJH30AAAAAPL00000001 for MPL Europe Standard. Use these only to understand the different formats; your actual package must be tracked with its own assigned identifier.
Why has my Magyar Posta Tracking stopped updating?
Package tracking normally records significant processing and transportation events rather than every moment of a shipment's journey. There may therefore be a gap while the parcel moves between facilities. International parcels can also depend on tracking data supplied through other postal or logistics systems after leaving Hungary. If the shipment has exceeded its expected delivery period, contact Magyar Posta with the package identifier.
How quickly does an MPL Postal Parcel arrive in Hungary?
Magyar Posta's published domestic performance standard states that at least 85% of MPL Postal Parcels are delivered or have delivery attempted by the end of the second working day after posting and at least 95% by the end of the third working day. This is a statistical service standard and does not guarantee that every individual package will arrive within exactly two or three working days.
Does MPL Business Parcel offer next-working-day delivery?
Yes. Magyar Posta states that MPL Business Parcel can be requested with delivery within one working day, and its consumer service information describes delivery on the working day after posting. The actual eligibility of an individual shipment depends on the selected service and applicable posting conditions.
Why is my international Magyar Posta package taking longer than expected?
International transit depends on the destination, selected postal product, transportation network and, where relevant, customs processing. Magyar Posta publishes international delivery information according to the destination instead of using one fixed worldwide transit time. Check the latest Tracking event and contact customer service if the shipment is significantly beyond the applicable estimate.
What should I do if my Magyar Posta package arrives damaged?
If damage or missing contents are apparent at delivery, raise the issue immediately when possible. If the damage is discovered only after accepting a domestic parcel, Magyar Posta states that it must be reported in writing or in person at a post office within three working days. Keep the parcel, contents and both the outer and inner packaging because Magyar Posta requires them for the subsequent damage record.
What should I do if Magyar Posta says my package was delivered but I cannot find it?
Review the detailed Tracking information first and check whether another eligible person at the delivery address accepted the parcel. If you still cannot locate it, contact Magyar Posta customer service and provide the package identifier. If the shipment was ordered from a retailer, also inform the seller or sender so they can assist with any formal inquiry.
Can I Track Magyar Posta packages with 4Tracking?
Yes. Enter the Magyar Posta package tracking number into 4Tracking to follow the available shipment events. This provides a convenient way to Track Magyar Posta packages alongside deliveries handled by other postal and courier companies through one universal tracking website.
Monthly Delivery Performance for Hungarian post – August 2026
Our comprehensive monthly delivery report for Hungarian post in August 2026 is based exclusively on shipments confirmed as delivered, detailing the fastest, average, and slowest transit times from origin to destination. Shipments still in transit are excluded to ensure accurate and reliable insights.
| From | To | Delivery Time |
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 HUNHungary |  UnknownUnknown |
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| HUN Hungary | HUN Hungary |
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 JPNJapan | HUN Hungary |
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| HUN Hungary |  CHNChina |
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 BGRBulgaria | HUN Hungary |
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| HUN Hungary |  MKDNorth Macedonia |
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 POLPoland | HUN Hungary |
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| HUN Hungary | POL Poland |
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 AUTAustria | HUN Hungary |
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| HUN Hungary |  USAUnited States |
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| HUN Hungary |  DEUGermany |
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 BLRBelarus | HUN Hungary |
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 IRLIreland | HUN Hungary |
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| HUN Hungary |  ROURomania |
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 RUSRussia | HUN Hungary |
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