Bulgaria ended dual pricing in Leva and Euro

On 8 August 2026, Bulgaria officially ended the mandatory requirement to display prices in both leva and euro.

The dual price display was introduced as a temporary measure to help consumers adjust to the euro and prevent unfair price increases. From 9 August 2026, merchants have been required to show prices only in euro. Businesses may still display the equivalent value in leva voluntarily, but only as a reference. In such cases, the euro amount must be clearly indicated as the official payable price.

Authorities reminded consumers that the official conversion rate remains fixed at 1 euro = 1.95583 leva, with rounding rules set by the Euro Adoption Act to ensure customers are not disadvantaged. Printed materials such as menus, catalogs, and brochures did not need immediate replacement, as long as the euro price was shown as the payable amount. Consumer protection measures continued after 8 August, with inspections against unfair practices, incorrect conversions, and unjustified price increases.

Commercial banks will continue exchanging leva into euro until 31 December 2026, though some banks introduced fees after June. The Bulgarian National Bank will keep exchanging leva into euro free of charge, without limits or deadlines. Bulgarian Posts also offer exchange services for smaller amounts, with fees between 6 and 10 euro.