Bulgarian National Bank
LEI 5299001WEKCK7E65TI48, SWIFT BNBGBGSDXXX

The Central Bank of the Republic of Bulgaria has been established and operates under the Law on the Bulgarian National Bank. The BNB’s major objective is to maintain price stability by ensuring the stability of the national currency. The Bank supports the creation and functioning of efficient payment systems and exerts oversight over these. It is the only issuing institution in Bulgaria and maintains the cash cycle. The BNB shall regulate and supervise other banks’ activities in this country for the purpose of ensuring the stability of the banking system and protecting depositors’ interests. The Bank carries out research work, compiles, aggregates and analyses statistical data. Since January 1, 2007 (with Bulgaria’s accession to EU) the Bank is a member of the European System of Central Banks.