Buy Bulgarian Lev | GBP to BGN Exchange Rate

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Why buy Bulgarian Lev from us?

Click & Collect: Secure our best rate online & pay on collection

Pre-order Bulgarian lev for local collection with our Click & Collect service and secure our very best GBP to BGN exchange rate. We’ll notify you by email when your Click & Collect order is ready. Then simply complete the exchange in-store. Our exchange rate guarantee means your order will be held in-store at your pre-secured rate for two business days after the date of this notification.

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Home Delivery: Free delivery on all orders over £800

We can deliver Bulgarian Leva directly to your home address. For orders of £800 or over, delivery is free, or for orders under £799.99 there is a small delivery charge of £6.95.

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In-store: Order Bulgarian Lev over the counter

We have an extensive UK network of stores and agents, ready to help you with your currency exchange needs. We’re happy to take currency orders over the counter.

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Click & Sell: Sell foreign currency back to us

Leftover currency? Sell your Bulgarian Lev banknotes back to us. Simply secure your BGN to GBP rate online with our Click & Sell service, and then complete the exchange in-store.

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Bulgaria currency Information

Currency Name:	Bulgarian Lev (plural: Bulgarian Leva)
Currency Code:	BGN
Currency Symbol:	лв
Banknotes:	1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Leva
Lev Coins:	1 and 2 Leva
Stotinki coins:	1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Stotinki

The national currency of Bulgaria since 1881, the lev is made up of 100 stotinki coins. Bulgaria gained EU membership in 2007 but it has not joined Eurozone. The Lev is currently pegged to the euro, the exchange rate is fixed at 1 EUR = 1.95 BGN. Bulgaria is committed in time to adopting the euro as its currency.

Typical prices in Bulgaria

3 course meal for two (mid-range restaurant)	70.00 лв
Pint of domestic beer	3.00 лв
McDonalds combo meal	12.00 лв
Cappuccino	3.11 лв

Average prices, Data source: Numbeo Cost of Living in Bulgaria, Date: January 2023

Travel Money FAQs

When will my Click & Collect order be ready?

Order fulfilment times may vary depending on the currency selected. We will notify you when your order is ready for collection.

Please note: we hold most major currencies like the Euro and US Dollar in stock, so we anticipate these orders will be ready in-store within 1 working day. Other currencies may need to be ordered in and should be in-store within 4 working days.

When to buy Bulgarian currency?

To get the best rate for Bulgarian Lev, you should monitor the GBP to BGN exchange rate before your trip. By buying your holiday money in advance, you’ll the exact Bulgarian Lev exchange rate you are going to get. If you use ATMs aboard you might not get the same exchange rate..

How can I pay for my travel money in-store?

You can pay for your foreign currency using cash or card in most of our stores. Although, some agent locations only accept cash.

If you’ve order using Click & Collect, please check the accepted payment methods for your collection point on the order confirmation email or by calling the store directly.

Please note: if paying by credit card that some banks may charge a cash advance fee for purchasing travel money.

How to complete my Click & Collect order?

When you are notified that order is ready for collection, please bring the following with you to complete your Click & Collect order in-store:
– Your order confirmation email (printed or on your phone)
– Your payment method
– Valid photographic ID (passport or driving licence)
– Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 90 days)

Please note: most of our own stores accept both cash and card, but some of our agents only accept cash. Before completing your order in-store, please check the payment details information on your order confirmation emails or by calling the store directly.

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We offer great exchange rates on wide range of currencies. Order online today for home delivery or collect from your local No1 Currency exchange store or agent.

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Buy Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

How to buy Bulgarian Lev?

1. Click & Collect

2. Home Delivery

3. In store

0% commission on all orders

Why buy Bulgarian Lev from us?

Click & Collect: Secure our best rate online & pay on collection

Home Delivery: Free delivery on all orders over £800

In-store: Order Bulgarian Lev over the counter

Click & Sell: Sell foreign currency back to us

Bulgaria currency Information

Typical prices in Bulgaria

Travel Money FAQs

Looking for a different currency?