Stripe
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About StripeBulgaria · EUR · Stripe & Airwallex market Online payments for Bulgarian transfer companies
Bulgaria moved to the euro on 1 January 2026, which made PayPal available alongside Stripe and Airwallex. Transfer companies serving Sofia, the Black Sea coast and the ski resorts can connect all four gateways, Revolut Business included, in TransferArc.
- Currency
- EUR
- Gateways
- 4
- Local methods
- 1
Last verified 11 Nov 2026
In short
- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for Bulgaria: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in Bulgaria can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts EUR.
Payment market
How Bulgaria pays
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, since 1 January 2026)
- Central bank
- Bulgarian National Bank
- Currency change
- Lev replaced by the euro on 1 January 2026
- Main airports
- Sofia (SOF), Varna (VAR), Burgas (BOJ)
Bulgaria’s transfer market is seasonal and international: summer traffic through Varna and Burgas to the Black Sea resorts, and winter ski traffic from Sofia to Bansko and Borovets. Many passengers are foreign tourists booking packages online.
With the euro, Bulgarian operators now price in the same currency as most of their European customers. Bulgarian companies can open Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally, and PayPal accepts EUR.
Payment gateways for Bulgaria in TransferArc
4 international gateways a transfer company in Bulgaria can connect today under Finance → Online payments, each with its own merchant account.
International gateways
Airwallex
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About AirwallexRevolut Business
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Revolut Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About Revolut BusinessPayPal
PayPal · Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway
About PayPal
Compare
Compare payment gateways in Bulgaria
| Gateway | Local methods | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Account for a company in Bulgaria | TransferArc needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Secret key |
| Airwallex | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Client ID, API key |
| Revolut Business | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Public key, Secret key |
| PayPal | — | — | — | Check locally | Client ID, Secret |
Local account: open it with a company registered in Bulgaria. Foreign account: the merchant account must belong to an entity in a country the gateway serves. Payouts: confirm with the gateway.
Use cases
Where online payment helps operators in Bulgaria
01
Black Sea resort transfers
Varna and Burgas airport pickups for Sunny Beach and Golden Sands, paid at booking.
02
Ski transfers
Sofia airport to Bansko and Borovets.
03
Sofia business travel
Airport and city chauffeur service for companies.
Payment methods
How customers in Bulgaria can pay for a transfer
Cards
Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Wallets
Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay · Revolut Pay · PayPal
| Local method | Through |
|---|---|
| Revolut Pay | Revolut Business |
Choosing
Which gateway to pick in Bulgaria
- Simplest setupStripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Visitors from Asia or multi-currencyAirwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- Already banking with RevolutRevolut Business: a Merchant account on your Revolut Business account in Bulgaria takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Revolut Pay.
- Customers who prefer PayPalPayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.
Sources and verification. Gateways, methods and credentials: TransferArc integration register. Local account rules: stripe.com/global, help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937, help.revolut.com/help/merchant-accounts/setting-up-a-merchant-account/who-can-apply-for-a-merchant-account/business/, developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/. Central bank or regulator: Bulgarian National Bank. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Logos are the gateways’ own, from their official websites; trademarks belong to their owners. Flag: flag-icons (MIT).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Bulgaria use in TransferArc?
Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal. They are connected under Finance → Online payments with your own merchant account.
Can a company registered in Bulgaria open a Stripe account?
Yes. Bulgaria is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.
Can Bulgarian companies use PayPal?
Yes. Since Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, a Bulgarian company operating in EUR can connect PayPal.
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