Currency exchange services

If you have leftover Bulgarian Lev (BGN) after your stay, they can typically only be exchanged for Euros at a bank. They are generally not accepted for purchases in stores.

Following Bulgaria's adoption of the Euro, a common practice among some service providers and smaller businesses (like taxi services) is to convert prices directly from Bulgarian Leva to Euros without applying the official exchange rate. While larger establishments and banks adhere to the official conversion rate, individual vendors may simply replace 'BGN' with 'EUR' on their price lists, effectively increasing prices. Consumers should be aware of this practice to avoid overpaying.

Exchanging older series US dollars (such as 2006 issue) is generally more feasible in Burgas, Bulgaria, compared to Moscow, where banks and exchange offices often reject or apply heavy discounts to non-current or older banknotes.