🇧🇬 BGN to 🇪🇺 EUR — Convert Bulgarian Lev to Euro
1 Bulgarian Lev = 0.5112 Euro
BGN/EUR Exchange Rate History
🇧🇬 BGN to 🇪🇺 EUR Conversion Table
| Bulgarian Lev (BGN) | Euro (EUR) |
|---|---|
| лв1 | €0.5112 |
| лв5 | €2.5561 |
| лв10 | €5.1122 |
| лв25 | €12.7806 |
| лв50 | €25.5611 |
| лв100 | €51.1223 |
| лв500 | €255.6113 |
| лв1,000 | €511.2225 |
| лв5,000 | €2,556.11 |
| лв10,000 | €5,112.23 |
BGN/EUR 30-Day Market Statistics
Over the past 30 days, the Bulgarian Lev to Euro exchange rate has stayed broadly flat, moving from 0.5113 to 0.5113. It traded between a low of 0.5109 on May 8 and a high of 0.5114 on May 3, averaging 0.5113. With a high-to-low spread of 0.0978%, the pair has been very stable this month.
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🇧🇬 About the Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
The Bulgarian Lev is the currency of Bulgaria, an EU member in southeastern Europe. The lev is pegged to the euro under a currency board arrangement, keeping it extremely stable against the euro.
Issuing authority: Bulgarian National Bank.
🇪🇺 About the Euro (EUR)
The Euro is the official currency of 20 of the 27 European Union member states, collectively known as the eurozone, and is used by over 340 million people. It is the second most held reserve currency after the US Dollar.
Issuing authority: European Central Bank (ECB), based in Frankfurt.
What Moves the BGN/EUR Exchange Rate?
The BGN to EUR rate reflects the relative strength of two different economies, so it responds to developments on both sides of the pair.
Bulgarian Lev (BGN): The euro peg under a currency board, eurozone economic conditions, and Bulgaria's progress toward euro adoption.
Euro (EUR): ECB monetary policy, eurozone inflation and growth figures, the economic health of large members like Germany and France, and political stability across the bloc.
When demand for the Bulgarian Lev rises relative to the Euro, the BGN/EUR rate increases, meaning each BGN buys more EUR. The opposite happens when the Euro strengthens.
How to Convert BGN to EUR
- Enter the amount of BGN you want to convert in the converter above.
- The equivalent in EUR is calculated automatically using the latest rate.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (EUR to BGN).
- Check the chart and 30-day statistics above before large conversions.
The rate shown here is the mid-market rate — the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global markets. It is the fairest benchmark for comparing what banks and transfer services actually charge.
Best Ways to Exchange BGN to EUR
Getting a rate close to the mid-market rate above can save you money, especially on larger Bulgarian Lev to Euro amounts. Here are common options ranked by typical value:
| Method | Typical Fee | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise | 0.3-0.6% | 1-2 days | International transfers |
| Revolut | 0-1% | Instant | Travel spending |
| Bank Transfer | 3-5% | 2-5 days | Large amounts |
| Airport Exchange | 7-12% | Instant | Last resort |
Tip: Always compare the rate you're offered against the mid-market rate shown above — the difference is the hidden markup. Banks often embed a 3-5% markup even in "commission-free" offers.
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