Exchange your pounds to Bulgarian lev with Sainsbury’s Bank
Whether you’re enjoying a city break in Sofia or seeing the best of the Balkans, don’t let your last-minute to-do’s build up ahead of your trip to Bulgaria.
Exchange pounds for lev with Sainsbury’s Bank before you fly. Buy your Bulgarian lev today so you can start enjoying your holiday the moment you arrive.
Why buy Bulgarian Lev from us?
- Better Bulgarian lev exchange rates for Nectar members*
- 0% commission on lev foreign currencies
- Buy lev online for collection at an instore bureau
- FREE home delivery on cash orders of £400 or more**
Pound to Bulgarian lev rate – how much will I get?
At Sainsbury’s Bank we want to make sure you get the most out of your holiday. That’s why we offer a competitive exchange rate when converting to pounds to lev. If you’re extending your trip after Bulgaria, we also offer more than 50 other currencies so you can get all your holiday money in one place.
Use our currency converter to find out the current exchange rate of British pounds to Bulgarian lev. Rates can vary depending on whether you buy your lev currency online, by phone, or instore.
At Sainsbury’s Bank, we don’t charge commission on currency exchanges. And if you’re a Nectar member, you can get even better rates.*
How to order your Bulgarian lev currency
Order online
With Sainsbury’s Bank, converting Bulgarian currency online is hassle-free and easy. Whether you’re at home or out and on the go, you can order it online for delivery or collection from store – whichever’s easiest for you.
Visit us
Visit one of our Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Bureaux and our team can help you buy Bulgarian lev ready for your next adventure. Save yourself time and pick up your currency when you do your weekly shop.
Order by phone
You can also order your lev over the phone. Choose whether to collect instore or have your currency delivered to your door.
Are you a Nectar member?
Got big plans for your trip to Bulgaria? Nectar members get more for their money, with even better changes rates on lev currency.
When you place your lev currency exchange order, just let us know your Nectar card number. Remember, rates may vary depending on whether you purchase instore, by phone, or online.
Want to be a Nectar member? Simply download the Nectar app or register online at nectar.com.
Buying Bulgarian lev: FAQs
Can I sell my unused Bulgarian lev?
Yes, and with Sainsbury’s Bank it’s even easier. If you’ve got any excess levs, we can exchange your leftover currency. Bring any unused notes to your local Sainsbury’s Travel Money Bureau and we’ll turn your leftover levs into pounds (buy back rates vary daily).
Can I use euros in Bulgaria?
While Bulgaria is part of the EU, its currency is the Bulgarian lev, and you can’t use euros there. However, prices are sometimes denoted in euros for comparison purposes to help tourists. Some of the airports may accept euros, but don’t expect to be able to spend them everywhere.
Is it better to buy lev when you’re in Bulgaria?
Converting your pounds to lev ahead of your trip to Bulgaria can give you the best exchange rate. Withdrawing money from an ATM while abroad can also result in additional fees or poorer exchange rates, depending on location and method of withdrawal.
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Order your Travel Money Card
Buy your Travel Money Card today so you can get organised ready for stress free spending on your trip.
Buy back
Worried about having left over Bulgarian lev when you return from your trip? We’ll buy them back for a great exchange rate.
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Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy instore, online or by phone. You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction.
**You can order currency for a secure home delivery by 1pm on the day of your choice by Royal Mail (Mon- Sat). For next day delivery your order needs to be confirmed before 2pm (Mon- Fri). Please note that whilst Royal Mail make every effort to delivery on schedule, we cannot guarantee this as it is beyond our control. Highlands and Islands (including Channel Islands) are not guaranteed next day delivery. Delivery is free on all cash orders £400 or more (£4.99 for orders between £100 and £399.99). The minimum order for home delivery is £100. The delivery day quoted is dependent on the order day being a working day; if one of those days is a public holiday then additional day(s) will be added accordingly. All home delivery orders are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, unless we advise you otherwise, to your billing address, and a signature will be required upon delivery. A valid telephone number is required for home delivery.
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