As of 01.01.2026, Bulgaria will join the Eurozone, which will affect accounts and wallets with the BGN currency. Learn all you need to know about this change below π
What will happen to my account?
- Main account currency BGN: As of 01.01.2026, your account currency will be automatically converted from BGN to EUR. All of your positions, funds, pie values and more will be displayed in EUR moving forward. You will receive dividends and share lending payments in EUR
- Wallet currency BGN: Your BGN wallet will be converted to EUR on 01.01.2026. If you already have an EUR wallet, the two values will be merged. If you have no EUR wallet, it will be created once the conversion happens.
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This process will happen automatically - no action will be required on your side.
What will the currency conversion rate be for the transition to EUR?
The conversion will be performed at the official fixed exchange rate of 1.95583, and the new amount will be rounded to two decimal points.
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When rounding, if the third decimal is 5 or greater, the second decimal will be rounded up. If the third decimal is 4 or lower, the second decimal will be rounded down.
Will I need to pay a currency conversion fee for the BGN to EUR switch?
This conversion is free of charge. You will not pay any currency conversion fees for this process.
How will this affect my positions?
After the change, your position's value will be displayed in EUR. The underlying position will not be affected.
How will this affect my payments?
From January 1st, 2026, all deposits and withdrawals will be processed in EUR. The IBAN for bank deposits will change. For up-to-date information, check the 'Deposit Funds' screen.
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For clients of Trading 212 Ltd, you will still be able to see all applicable indicators in BGN equivalents for reference in the app.
What will happen to my statements?
Account statements will be in EUR once the change has been implemented.
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For clients of Trading 212 Ltd, statements will show both EUR and BGN as reference.
How will my demo account be affected?
On 01.01.2026, all demo accounts with BGN currency will be reset and their currency changed to EUR.