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List of Banks in Bulgaria

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

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· Last updated: November 15, 2018

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See below the list of banks functioning in Bulgaria
United Bulgarian Bank
Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria
First Investment Bank
Alpha Bank
Corporate Commercial Bank
Economic and Investment Bank
MKB Unionbank
ibank Investbank Bulgaria
Bulgarian Development Bank
International Asset Bank
Emporiki Bank
ING
TBI Bank (former NLB Bank Sofia)
Texim Private Entrepreneurial Bank -Teximbank
UniCredit Bulbank
DSK Bank
Bulgarian Postbank
Piraeus Bank Bulgaria
Societe Generale Expressbank
Central Cooperative Bank
Allianz
ProCredit Bank
Municipal Bank PLC
Bulgarian American Credit Bank
D Commerce Bank
Tokuda Bank AD

Key Takeaways

Bulgaria’s banking sector includes over 23 licensed commercial banks, blending local and foreign-owned institutions.
The largest banks by assets are United Bulgarian Bank, DSK Bank, UniCredit Bulbank, Eurobank/Postbank, and First Investment Bank.
The market is dominated by foreign capital, with only First Investment Bank among the top five being Bulgarian-owned.
Regulatory oversight is led by the Bulgarian National Bank, in coordination with the ECB following Bulgaria’s recent euro adoption in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many banks operate in Bulgaria?

There are approximately 23 licensed commercial banks operating in Bulgaria as of early 2026.

Which are the largest banks by assets in Bulgaria?

The largest banks include United Bulgarian Bank, DSK Bank, UniCredit Bulbank, Eurobank/Postbank, and First Investment Bank.

Are most banks in Bulgaria foreign‑owned?

Yes – among the top five by assets, only First Investment Bank is domestically owned; the others are subsidiaries of foreign banking groups.

Who regulates the banks in Bulgaria?

The Bulgarian National Bank oversees banking regulation domestically, and since 2020 significant institutions are supervised directly by the European Central Bank.

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