Electronic Receipt (E-nyugta) — Mandatory for ~270,000 Businesses from September 2026
From 1 September 2026, Hungarian businesses that currently issue paper receipts but are not required to use a cash register must switch to the electronic receipt (e-nyugta). This affects around 270,000 companies — from hairdressers and repair shops to tutors and personal trainers. Bizonylat includes e-receipt functionality in its Starter and Growth plans, with no hardware required.
What is the Hungarian e-receipt and how does it work?
The e-receipt (e-nyugta) is the electronic equivalent of the paper receipt. When a transaction occurs, the business must report the receipt data to NAV's central Receipt Registry (Nyugtatár) in real time: amount, payment method, timestamp, and line items.
The customer receives the receipt via a free NAV mobile app — no printing required. The paper trail is replaced by a digital registry.
Compliance can be achieved via an online invoicing platform (like Bizonylat), an online cashier app, or an e-cash register. For most small businesses, software is the simplest and cheapest option.
Which businesses must comply?
The obligation applies to businesses that:
- sell goods or services to private individuals (B2C),
- previously issued paper receipts for those transactions,
- and were not required to use a traditional cash register.
Typical affected businesses: hairdressers, beauticians, nail salons, massage therapists, personal trainers, tutors, translators, graphic designers, plumbers, electricians, and many other service providers.
If you already issue e-invoices (e-számla) for B2B transactions, the e-receipt is a separate obligation for your B2C sales. Bizonylat handles both workflows in one login.
Three ways to comply with the e-receipt requirement
NAV permits three technical solutions:
- Online invoicing software (e.g. Bizonylat) — the software sends receipt data to the Nyugtatár via API. No hardware needed, works on mobile.
- Online cashier app — a NAV-approved software cashier, typically on a tablet.
- E-cash register — a physical electronic register directly connected to NAV. More expensive, better suited for high-volume retail.
Bizonylat provides option 1 — included in the Starter and Growth plans, available before September 2026.
How Bizonylat handles e-receipts
Bizonylat manages e-invoices and e-receipts in a single interface. The process is minimal:
- Enter amount and payment method.
- Tap "Issue" — the rest is automatic.
- Data sent to NAV Nyugtatár in real time.
- Customer receives the digital receipt instantly.
- Everything archived and exportable for accounting.
The Starter plan (2,990 HUF/mo) already includes e-receipt support. Try it free, no credit card needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is an e-receipt (e-nyugta)?
An e-receipt is an electronic receipt issued and reported to the NAV Receipt Registry (Nyugtatár) in real time. It replaces the traditional paper receipt. Customers can access it via a free NAV mobile app.
When does the e-receipt become mandatory?
From 1 September 2026, it is mandatory for all businesses that were previously required to issue paper receipts but were not obligated to use a cash register — approximately 270,000 companies.
Which businesses are affected?
Hairdressers, beauticians, massage therapists, personal trainers, repair services, tutors, freelancers and other service providers that issue receipts to private individuals.
What is the difference between an e-receipt and an e-invoice?
An e-invoice (e-számla) is a B2B document reported to the NAV Online Invoice system. An e-receipt (e-nyugta) is issued to private consumers and reported to the NAV Receipt Registry. Many businesses need both.
Do I need a cash register to issue e-receipts?
No. An approved online invoicing software like Bizonylat is sufficient. It sends the receipt data to NAV automatically — no hardware needed.
What is the fine for not issuing e-receipts?
NAV can issue a default penalty of several hundred thousand to millions of Hungarian forints, depending on the severity and recurrence of the violation.