BGN to ILS Exchange Rate & Bank Wire Fee Comparison (2026)
Convert Bulgarian Lev (BGN) to Israeli Shekel (ILS). The live interbank midpoint rate is 1 BGN = 2.0658 ILS. Compare hidden currency conversion spreads across major international wire systems.
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BGN to ILS Historical Exchange Rates
Official central bank reference rates across 30-day, quarterly, and annual lookbacks.
| Period | Interbank Midpoint | Yield on лв1,000 | Trend / Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today (Interbank Midpoint) | 1 BGN = 2.0658 ILS | ₪2,065.82 | Current Live Rate |
| 30 Days Ago | 1 BGN = 2.0576 ILS | ₪2,057.56 | +0.4% (Higher) |
| 90 Days Ago (Quarterly) | 1 BGN = 2.0906 ILS | ₪2,090.61 | -1.2% (Lower) |
| 180 Days Ago (Half-Year) | 1 BGN = 2.0224 ILS | ₪2,022.44 | +2.1% (Higher) |
| 1 Year Ago (52W Midpoint) | 1 BGN = 2.0658 ILS | ₪2,065.82 | +0.0% vs Annual Baseline |
BGN to ILS Delivery & Settlement Windows
Estimated delivery windows based on standard clearing rails and banking cut-off schedules.
Local Automated Clearing
Transfers settling through local domestic rails (Zahav RTGS / Masav / IBAN) typically clear within hours during standard operating windows.
Correspondent Banking
Traditional commercial banks route through intermediary correspondent networks, adding clearing stops and compliance verifications.
Cut-off & Holiday Factors
Wires sent after Friday 15:00 local time or during official bank holidays in either origin or destination will hold until Monday morning.
Important Clearing Disclaimer: Settlement timeframes are estimates based on standard bank operating windows and domestic clearing rail architectures (Zahav RTGS / Masav / IBAN). Actual arrival is subject to originating bank cut-off deadlines, correspondent intermediary verification checkpoints, and international AML/KYC screening. Not a contractual arrival guarantee.
Global FX Market Trading Sessions & Real-Time Liquidity Clock
Live status of the four major international interbank wholesale currency dealing desks (UTC standard).
ℹ️ Market Operational Notice: Institutional trading sessions reflect international wholesale dealing hours. Retail bank wire transfers execute according to the sending and receiving commercial banks local business day cut-off calendars. For educational and liquidity timing analysis only.
Required Details to Wire BGN to ILS
Make sure you have these exact payment credentials before initiating your transfer.
Beneficiary Full Name
Exact match as registered on recipient bank account.
Zahav RTGS / Masav / IBAN
IBAN, Account Number, or local domestic routing code.
SWIFT / BIC Code
8 or 11 character identifier of the recipient's bank branch.
Payment Reference
Invoice number or descriptive reference for AML compliance.
BGN vs ILS: Central Bank Policy & Inflation Matrix
Official interest rate benchmarks and consumer price index (CPI) differentials shaping cross-border value.
Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Bulgarian National Bank (BNB)
3.75%
Benchmark rate2.1%
Consumer pricesIsraeli Shekel (ILS)
Bank of Israel
4.5%
Benchmark rate3.5%
Consumer pricesMacroeconomic Policy Notice: Central bank interest rates and CPI metrics are compiled from public statistical releases (Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Bank of Israel) for macroeconomic educational context. They do not constitute retail banking deposit guarantees or investment advice. WireCompare does not provide portfolio management or trading services.
BGN to ILS: Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) & Inflation Simulator
Simulate real consumer purchasing power erosion across cumulative central bank CPI inflation lookbacks.
To match the domestic purchasing power of лв1,000 from 2020, you need:
лв1,258.26 BGN
Based on cumulative Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) CPI figures.
Converting that baseline principal today at current interbank spot (1 BGN = 2.0658 ILS) yields:
₪2,065.82 ILS
Without real purchasing power adjustment.
True purchasing power parity target in ILS to preserve original basket consumption:
₪2,598.80 ILS
Reflects bilateral real exchange rate parity.
Relative inflation differential between BGN and ILS indicates historical purchasing power trajectory.
⚖️ Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) & Inflation Notice: Real purchasing power calculations are modeled from national Consumer Price Index (CPI) datasets published by official statistical bodies and IMF World Economic Outlook benchmarks. Compound inflation adjustments reflect representative consumer basket indices and do not guarantee specific commodity, asset, or real estate values. Provided strictly for educational and macroeconomic comparative analysis.
BGN to ILS Historical Exchange Rate Chart
Real-time interbank rate trajectory across standard historical observation periods.
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₪2.0658
⚖️ Historical Data Disclaimer: Historical exchange rate trajectory is synthesized from official central bank reference fixes and interbank mid-market fixes. Past foreign exchange movements do not predict future trends. For informational, educational, and analytical benchmarking purposes only.
52-Week Exchange Rate Position
Compare Wire Transfer Costs: BGN to ILS
Estimates based on standard retail bank margins vs direct interbank rail settling.
Direct Midpoint Rail
0.0% Rate Markup (Interbank)
₪2,065.82
Maximum Yield
Commercial Banks
~3.2% Hidden FX Margin
₪872.53
-Lost to Hidden Margin
Global Wallets
3.5% Currency Spread
₪887.41
Closed loop balance
Cash Remittance
Retail Spread + Cash Fee
₪896.12
Physical cash pickup
Traditional Bank Wire Cost Itemization (BGN to ILS)
See how retail banks charge upfront wire fees, SWIFT intermediary deductions, and currency markup.
Fixed outgoing international wire tariff charged by retail banks.
Charged by routing banks under standard SWIFT SHA/BEN clearing rules.
Typical 2.8% markup added on top of the interbank midpoint.
🔒 Benchmarking Methodology & Regulatory Notice: The simulated fee itemization reflects empirical retail banking wire pricing standards reported under the G20 Financial Stability Board cross-border payment targets and World Bank Remittance Prices Worldwide dataset. SWIFT correspondent deductions depend on whether the transfer is initiated as OUR, SHA, or BEN, and intermediary routing hops. WireCompare is an independent analytical benchmark engine, not a regulated bank.
BGN to ILS Fast Conversion Matrix
Direct interbank rate values compared against typical commercial bank payouts.
🇧🇬 BGN to 🇮🇱 ILS
1 BGN = 2.0658 ILS| Amount | Mid-Market Rate | Bank Payout | Hidden Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| лв1 BGN | ₪2.07 ILS | ₪0.00 | -₪40.06 |
| лв5 BGN | ₪10.33 ILS | ₪0.00 | -₪40.32 |
| лв10 BGN | ₪20.66 ILS | ₪0.00 | -₪40.66 |
| лв25 BGN | ₪51.65 ILS | ₪10.00 | -₪41.65 |
| лв50 BGN | ₪103.29 ILS | ₪59.99 | -₪43.30 |
| лв100 BGN | ₪206.58 ILS | ₪159.98 | -₪46.60 |
| лв250 BGN | ₪516.45 ILS | ₪459.93 | -₪56.52 |
| лв500 BGN | ₪1,032.91 ILS | ₪959.86 | -₪73.05 |
| лв1,000 BGN | ₪2,065.82 ILS | ₪1,959.72 | -₪106.10 |
| лв5,000 BGN | ₪10,329.09 ILS | ₪9,958.57 | -₪370.53 |
| лв10,000 BGN | ₪20,658.19 ILS | ₪19,957.13 | -₪701.06 |
🇮🇱 ILS to 🇧🇬 BGN (Reverse)
1 ILS = 0.4841 BGN| Amount | Mid-Market Rate | Bank Payout | Hidden Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₪1 ILS | лв0.48 BGN | лв0.00 | -лв9.39 |
| ₪5 ILS | лв2.42 BGN | лв0.00 | -лв9.45 |
| ₪10 ILS | лв4.84 BGN | лв0.00 | -лв9.53 |
| ₪25 ILS | лв12.10 BGN | лв2.34 | -лв9.76 |
| ₪50 ILS | лв24.20 BGN | лв14.06 | -лв10.15 |
| ₪100 ILS | лв48.41 BGN | лв37.49 | -лв10.92 |
| ₪250 ILS | лв121.02 BGN | лв107.77 | -лв13.24 |
| ₪500 ILS | лв242.03 BGN | лв224.92 | -лв17.12 |
| ₪1,000 ILS | лв484.07 BGN | лв459.21 | -лв24.86 |
| ₪5,000 ILS | лв2,420.35 BGN | лв2,333.53 | -лв86.82 |
| ₪10,000 ILS | лв4,840.70 BGN | лв4,676.43 | -лв164.27 |
2.0658
1 BGN = ₪2.0658
0.4841
1 ILS = лв0.4841
1.9832 - 2.1485
Annual volatility band
Zahav RTGS / Masav / IBAN
Clearing rail for ILS