site.btaEuro Information Meetings Held in Six Towns

As part of the national awareness-raising campaign on the planned euro changeover in Bulgaria, meetings were held on Thursday in the towns of Yambol, Alfatar, Dospat, Svilengrad, Teteven and Razlog. Experts explained the main stages and deadlines for adopting the euro, the rules for dual price display, and issues related to taxes, bank accounts and interest rates.

Bulgaria is to adopt the single European currency as its national currency on January 1, 2026.

In Yambol, Regional Governor Nikolay Kostadinov said that the adoption of the euro is not just a technical step and a simple change of the monetary unit, but a strategic choice that brings Bulgaria closer to the heart of Europe and to the countries that guide the policies and future of the European Union. Yambol Mayor Valentin Revanski emphasized that the Municipality is prepared for the introduction of the euro and that all regulations are synchronized with the requirements of the legislation.

In Alfatar, residents asked about bank loans, interest rates and price labels. Experts explained that dual price display is mandatory until August 2026 and that salaries will be rounded differently from retail prices.

In Dospat, concerns focused on elderly people’s ability to cope with the change. Authorities assured a smooth transition, with regular inspections of retailers and advice for families to support older relatives.

In Svilengrad, Teteven and Razlog, questions centred on potential limits and fees for exchanging larger amounts, as well as pension recalculations. Officials stressed there will be no losses for pensioners, and that ATMs will dispense cash only in euros after the transition. Citizens were also warned against fraudsters posing as officials.

The aim of the campaign is to provide citizens with clear, detailed and reliable information on the main stages and deadlines of the euro introduction process.

The euro information meetings are a joint effort between the responsible institutions, including the Ministry of Finance, the Bulgarian National Bank, the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), the National Revenue Agency, the Financial Supervision Commission, the National Social Security Institute, among others.

The nationwide information campaign was launched in Burgas (on the Black Sea) on September 2. Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro as of January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the euro area.