Currency and Exchange rates

Currency

The currency in Bulgaria is called Lev (plural: Leva) BGN. One Lev is made up of 100 stotinki (cents).

Exchange Rates

The exchage rate is fixed at BGN 1.95583 / EUR 1.00

You can check the official exchange rates of the Bulgarian National Bank here

Banking hours run from 8.30 to 16.30 Monday to Friday.
All major credit/debit cards are accepted in Bulgaria, including Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's etc. Most establishments accept credit cards, but some smaller don't. Cash-point machines accept all major credit/debit cards.