Bulgaria After Joining the Eurozone: Free Lev-to-Euro Exchange Guaranteed Until Mid-2026
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Starting January 1, 2026, the Bulgarian National Bank will provide unlimited lev-to-euro exchange free of charge, with no time restrictions. Citizens will be able to convert their levs into euros at any amount without paying fees directly to the central bank. Banks and "Bulgarian Posts" SA/JSco will also offer free exchanges during the period from January 1 to June 30, 2026, but with daily limits and prior notice requirements for larger amounts. Credit institutions will require a three-business-
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