Euro Adoption in Bulgaria: Key Payment Changes and Consumer Advice for the Start of 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, consumers in Bulgaria will need to pay extra attention to receipts, as the total amount will now be listed first in euros, followed by leva - the reverse of the current order. Gabriela Rumenova, founder of the online platform “We, the Consumers” (Nie potrebitelite), cautioned that overlooking this change could give the impression of a lower payment than actually owed.

Legal status of currencies Both the lev and the euro will be recognized as legal tender in Bulgaria in January....