Convert BGN to ZAR — live rate

Convert Bulgarian Levs to South African Rands and compare the real cost of sending money.

BGN
ZAR
1 BGN = 9.9491 ZAR • Mid-market rate
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Historical BGN/ZAR exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: BGN to ZAR

1 BGN → 9.95 ZAR
5 BGN → 49.75 ZAR
10 BGN → 99.49 ZAR
50 BGN → 497.45 ZAR
100 BGN → 994.91 ZAR
500 BGN → 4,974.54 ZAR
1,000 BGN → 9,949.08 ZAR
5,000 BGN → 49,745.40 ZAR

Real cost of BGN → ZAR

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 BGN
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

BGN — Bulgarian Lev
ISO Code BGN
Symbol лв
Central Bank Bulgarian National Bank
Common Notes лв2, лв5, лв10, лв20, лв50, лв100
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ZAR — South African Rand
ISO Code ZAR
Symbol R
Central Bank South African Reserve Bank
Common Notes R10, R20, R50, R100, R200
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.