Exchange of former national currency
The two currencies will be used alongside each other for a period of one month. When receiving a payment in lev, the change will be given in euro. This will allow for a progressive withdrawal of the lev from circulation.
The dual display of prices in lev and euro became compulsory on 8 August 2025 and will apply until 8 August 2026. In order to protect consumers and address their concerns about unjustified price increases in the changeover period, Bulgaria relies on the strict application of consumer protection law and information campaigns. The prices of 101 frequently purchased products have been monitored daily and published on a dedicated website during the changeover by the Consumer Protection Commission, to provide information to the public and an incentive to businesses not to abusively increase prices during the changeover.
Institutions
- Българска народна – Balgarska narodna banka (Bulgarian National Bank, also in English)
- Министерство на финансите (Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Bulgaria, also in English)
- Government of the Republic of Bulgaria (also in English)