Bulgaria · Country topic

Free business accounts in Bulgaria

By Fredrik Filipsson, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Morten Andersen · Last reviewed 4 March 2026
Snapshot

Some providers in Bulgaria advertise a business account with no monthly fee, mainly the entry plans from digital providers such as Revolut Business and Wise Business. No account is free of all charges, since transfers beyond an allowance, extra cards, cash handling and currency conversion are usually priced separately.

No monthly fee options
Entry plans from Revolut Business and Wise Business, as of 4 March 2026
Traditional banks
Usually a monthly maintenance fee of about EUR 2 to EUR 18, not a free account
What still costs
Transfers beyond an allowance, extra cards, cash handling, currency conversion
Account currency
Euro, since Bulgaria joined the euro area on 1 January 2026
Fees and features as of 4 March 2026Last reviewed 4 March 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

A free business account in Bulgaria usually means an entry plan with no monthly maintenance fee, offered by digital providers such as Revolut Business and Wise Business. The label covers the monthly fee only, not the whole price, because transfers beyond an allowance, extra cards, cash handling and currency conversion are charged separately. Traditional banks generally charge a monthly fee rather than offer a free account. Since Bulgaria joined the euro area on 1 January 2026, accounts and charges are quoted in euro. Figures below are shown as of 4 March 2026.

What free means on a Bulgarian business account

No monthly fee is a real saving, but it describes the maintenance charge only. Digital providers fund a free entry plan by charging for usage above set allowances, so the price you actually pay depends on how many transfers you make, how many cards you need, whether you handle cash, and how much you convert between currencies. A no monthly fee plan can be the cheapest option for a light user and more expensive than a paid plan for a heavy user, which is why totalling the charges for your own month matters more than the headline.

Where to find no monthly fee plans

Among digital providers, Revolut Business and Wise Business advertise an entry plan with no monthly fee for smaller users, with paid plans that add features and higher allowances. Payoneer offers receiving accounts with no monthly fee, priced through transaction and withdrawal charges. Traditional banks such as UniCredit Bulbank, DSK Bank and Postbank generally charge a monthly maintenance fee, commonly about EUR 2 to EUR 18 a month, though some run promotions that waive the fee for an introductory period. Confirm current terms with the provider.

What still costs money

On a no monthly fee plan, watch for transfers beyond the included allowance, additional or physical cards, ATM withdrawals above a limit, cash deposits and withdrawals, and currency conversion on payments outside the euro. Multi currency providers such as Wise Business price conversion close to the mid market rate, while others add a margin. Read each price list and add the items you use, since the cheapest headline is not always the cheapest overall.

Checks before you pick a free account

Before choosing a no monthly fee account, confirm these points so the free label matches your usage. Verify with the provider, as of 4 March 2026

  • The monthly allowance of free transfers and cards, and the charge once you pass it.
  • Cash handling and ATM limits, and currency conversion costs on payments outside the euro.
  • Whether the provider accepts your legal form and activity, and any one time review fee at opening for corporate or foreign owned accounts.

How to compare free accounts

  1. Write down your typical monthly activity: number of transfers, cards, cash use and foreign currency payments.
  2. For each no monthly fee plan, total the charges that apply to that activity, not just the headline of no monthly fee.
  3. Compare that total against a paid plan with higher allowances, since a paid plan can be cheaper for heavier use. Confirm the current schedule with the provider before opening.

Compare business accounts available in Bulgaria

These providers accept business customers in Bulgaria and include entry plans with no monthly fee. Fees and eligibility shown as of 4 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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Questions about free business accounts in Bulgaria

Is there a truly free business account in Bulgaria?
Some providers advertise no monthly fee, such as the entry plans from Revolut Business and Wise Business, but no business account is free of all charges. Transfers beyond an allowance, extra cards, cash handling and currency conversion are usually priced separately. Treat no monthly fee as a starting point and total the charges for your usage. This is general information, not advice.
Do Bulgarian banks offer free business accounts?
Traditional banks such as UniCredit Bulbank, DSK Bank and Postbank generally charge a monthly maintenance fee, commonly in the range of about EUR 2 to EUR 18 a month as of 4 March 2026, rather than a free account. Some run promotions that waive the fee for a period. Verify current terms with the bank.
What is not free on a no monthly fee account in Bulgaria?
Common charges include transfers beyond a monthly allowance, additional or physical cards, ATM withdrawals above a limit, cash handling, and currency conversion on payments outside the euro. The headline of no monthly fee does not cover these. Read the price list and add the items you use. Verify current figures with the provider.
Which free account suits a small Bulgarian business?
It depends on how you work. Revolut Business suits those who want cards and spending controls, while Wise Business suits those billing customers in several currencies. Both advertise an entry plan with no monthly fee. Compare what each includes for free against your typical month, and verify current terms with the provider.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 4 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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