Money in Bulgaria
Bulgaria uses the Euro (since January 2026), currency code EUR. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose EUR instead.
Tipping
Around 10% in restaurants.
Plan your spending
Other countries using the EUR
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Bulgaria use?
The Euro (since January 2026) (EUR).
Should I pay in pounds or EUR in Bulgaria?
Choose EUR. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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