- Bulgaria will adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, with a one-month dual-circulation period where both lev and euro are accepted.
- All prices, accounts, assets, and liabilities will be automatically converted at a fixed rate of €1 = 1.95583 BGN.
- Dual price display in both currencies is mandatory until August 8, 2026, to protect consumers.
- Lev cash can be exchanged for euros free of charge at banks and post offices until June 30, 2026, and permanently at the Bulgarian National Bank.
- Price monitoring and consumer protection measures are in place to prevent abuse during the transition.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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