Online casinos — account currency: BGN
BGN (Bulgarian lev) was Bulgaria's currency until the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026. Some online casinos may retain lev-denominated accounts during the transition period; check the specific site's rules for the current list of currencies and balance conversion terms. Found in 3 of 40 ranked casinos.
Casinos in our ranking: BGN
Found in 3 of 40 ranked casinos.
| Casino | Rating | Bonus | Min. deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hit’N’Spin | 7 | Up to ≈ €1,371 + 250 FS | — |
| Verde | 7 | Up to ≈ €1,142 + 220 FS | — |
| Slotoro | 8 | up to €2,500 + 250 FS | €10 |
What is BGN
BGN (Bulgarian Lev) was Bulgaria's national currency until January 1, 2026. The lev was pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1.95583 BGN per 1 EUR under a currency board mechanism. Since 2026, Bulgaria uses the euro as its official currency.
In online casinos, BGN was less common than EUR or USD. Individual sites may retain the technical ability to open lev-denominated accounts during the transition period — check the list of available currencies in the operator's cashier.
When a BGN account was convenient
Before the euro transition, a lev account made sense for players from Bulgaria: salaries, cards, and bank accounts were in BGN, deposits and withdrawals were in the same currency, and no conversion was required.
If a casino did not support BGN, payment went through conversion: the player's bank exchanged leva for the casino account currency (usually EUR or USD), and on withdrawal the money was converted back. At each stage, the bank applied its own rate with a markup. With the fixed peg to the euro, BGN/EUR volatility was minimal, but the exchange fee remained.
Pros and cons of BGN accounts (historical context)
Pros
- No conversion for players from Bulgaria before 2026 — deposits and withdrawals in the native currency.
- Fixed rate to the euro eliminated sharp swings; balance remained predictable.
- Convenient budget control if all expenses and income were in leva.
Cons
- Limited choice of casinos offering BGN accounts.
- Conversion when transacting with sites that only worked with EUR or USD reduced the final amount.
- Bank transfers in leva took longer than popular international methods.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a BGN account now?
After the euro was introduced in Bulgaria, most operators are moving new accounts to EUR. Individual sites may technically retain BGN during the transition period — check the currency list during registration and in the cashier section.
What happens to BGN account balances after the euro transition?
Conversion policy depends on the specific casino's rules. Clarify the balance transfer terms, the exchange rate applied, and the timeline with support or in the terms of use section of your site.
BGN was pegged to the euro — was the rate always the same?
Yes, Bulgaria maintained a fixed rate of 1.95583 BGN per 1 EUR under a currency board. Fluctuations were minimal. But when converting leva to dollars or another currency, the rate changed along with the EUR/USD pair.
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