1/3 of the levs in circulation still remains with citizens and in stores

The process of withdrawing the levs in circulation has been progressing. 67% of the levs have been collected in the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). 10 billion levs or 33 percent of the old money remains in circulation. This was announced by Vladimir Ivanov, head of the Euro Coordination Centre in Bulgaria and Commodity Exchange State Commission, at a briefing.

From February 1, 2026, payments in Bulgaria will be made only in euros. All levs remaining can be safely exchanged - indefinitely at the BNB, and in commercial banks until June 30, Ivanov recalled and urged citizens who have money left in levs not to wait until the last moment.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov
Photo: BTA