Bulgaria is a Balkan nation with a diverse landscape encompassing the Black Sea coastline, a mountainous interior, and the Danube River. Its capital, Sofia, is a historic city and the country’s primary economic engine. With a population of approximately 6.2 million, Bulgaria’s economy is transitioning toward higher-value manufacturing and technology services. In 2026, the nation is focused on Eurozone integration and energy diversification. Major exports include refined petroleum, copper, electrical equipment, and agricultural products like grain and rose oil.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union is the most established network in Bulgaria, operating through Central Cooperative Bank, Postbank, and numerous SDI Broker locations.
- Sofia – Vitosha Blvd, Serdika, and Mladost District
- Plovdiv – Knyaz Alexander I St and Kapana District
- Varna – Maria Louisa Blvd and Sea Garden area
- Burgas – Aleksandrovska St and Lazur
- Ruse – Svoboda Square and Aleksandrovska
- Stara Zagora – Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd
- Pleven – Danail Popov Blvd
- Sliven – Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd
- Dobrich – City Centre
- Shumen – Slavianski Blvd
- Veliko Tarnovo – Vasil Levski St
- Blagoevgrad – Todor Alexandrov St
- Haskovo – Bulgaria Blvd
- Kazanlak – Sevtopolis Square
MoneyGram
MoneyGram is widely accessible through the EasyPay network, United Bulgarian Bank (UBB), and DSK Bank branches.
- Sofia – Mall of Sofia and National Palace of Culture (NDK) area
- Plovdiv – Grand Mall Plovdiv
- Varna – Grand Mall Varna
- Gabrovo – Aprilovska St
- Pazardzhik – Town Centre
- Asenovgrad – Vasil Levski Blvd
- Vratsa – Hristo Botev Square
- Kyustendil – Town Square
- Vidin – Near the Danube Port
- Montana – City Hub
Ria Money Transfer
Ria services are primarily facilitated through EasyPay offices and First Investment Bank (Fibank).
- Sofia – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral area and Business Park
- Plovdiv – Main Pedestrian Zone
- Burgas – Port area and Central Plaza
- Yambol – Town Centre
- Dimitrovgrad – Main Market area
- Targovishte – Central District
- Silistra – Near the border crossing
- Smolyan – Rhodope Mountains hub
Major Bank & Financial Partners
For international wire transfers and digital remittances, these leading Bulgarian banks provide extensive services:
- United Bulgarian Bank (UBB) – Part of KBC Group
- DSK Bank – Part of OTP Group
- UniCredit Bulbank
- Postbank (Eurobank Bulgaria)
- First Investment Bank (Fibank)
- Central Cooperative Bank (CCB)
- EasyPay (Largest non-bank payout network)
- Bulgarian Posts (National Postal Service)