(Dual Circulation): 01.01.2026 - 31.01.2026.
Change calculator for Bulgaria's switch to the euro
From 1 to 31 January 2026, Bulgaria enters the so-called "dual circulation" period — when both the lev and the euro are simultaneously legal tender. During these 31 days, merchants must accept both currencies, but change must be returned exclusively in euros, regardless of how the customer paid. The fixed exchange rate is 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN. From 1 February 2026, the lev is no longer legal tender.
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