Bulgaria Travel Guide

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Currency information:

Lev (BGN; symbol лв) = 100 stotinki. Notes are in denominations of лв100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 (this is rarely used). Coins are in denominations of лв1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 stotinki.

Note: (a) The Lev is tied to the Euro at a fixed rate; €1 = лв1.955. (b) Notes dated 1997 and earlier are now out of circulation. Euro coins will replace the lev once the convergence criteria are fulfilled.

Credit cards:

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in large cities.

ATM:

ATMs are widespread.

Travellers cheques:

Not popular nowadays and it is better to use cash.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

Currency restriction:

The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, provided it is declared on arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared upon arrival.

Currency exchange:

Visitors are advised to exchange money at banks, at large hotels and at independent currency exchange offices, where the rates are clearly displayed.

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