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Bulgaria and the euro

Bulgaria joined the European Union on 1 January 2007 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2026.

Status

Bulgaria joined the euro area on 1 January 2026.

Fixed conversion rate

€1 = 1.95583 Bulgarian lev

Exchange of former national currency

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.

Adoption of the euro

  • 30 APRIL 2026
Report on the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria
  • 10 FEBRUARY 2026
Flash Eurobarometer 575. Post-dual circulation of euro in Bulgaria during the euro changeover. Survey results of 2 - 9 February 2026
  • 10 JANUARY 2026
Flash Eurobarometer 573. Dual circulation of euro in Bulgaria during the euro changeover. Survey results of 5 - 9 January 2026
  • 31 DECEMBER 2025
Flash Eurobarometer 572. Bulgaria before the euro changeover. Survey results of 26-30 December 2025

 

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