On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will replace the lev with the euro, following a convergence assessment that confirmed the country met all criteria. The lev will be converted at 1.95583 lev per euro and both currencies will circulate side‑by‑side for one month; change will be given in euro. Dual price displays have been compulsory since 8 August 2025 and will continue until 8 August 2026, with 101 everyday goods monitored daily by the Consumer Protection Commission to guard against unjustified price hikes. Commercial banks have received euro cash from the Bulgarian National Bank and will supply shops; ATMs will distribute euro notes in 96% of locations immediately, the rest within two weeks. The euro is expected to ease cross‑border payments, improve market transparency and strengthen Bulgaria’s role in the EU.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_3123
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