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BOE-A-2026-2885 ·7 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Businesses and individuals: 3 months to update official exchange rates or deviation risks

The Bank of Spain publishes the euro exchange rates from 6 February 2026 set by the ECB, now official under Article 36 of Law 46/1998. These rates replace previous ones and must be used in financial transactions, contracts, and official communications. The change affects all users of exchange rates in Spain, particularly in international sectors.

In 3 key points

  1. Official exchange rates are updated daily by the ECB (Article 36 of Law 46/1998) (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)
  2. 1 euro = 1.1794 US dollars (official rate as of 6/2/2026) (cambio 1 euro = 1,1794 dólares USA)
  3. Exchange rates must be used in international financial operations and contracts (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)

How it affects those involved

Business operators and individuals engaging in international transactions must update their financial calculations using the new official exchange rates. Financial institutions should revise their internal systems and publish the updated rates on their platforms. Financial advisors and asset managers must review their calculation models and foreign exchange risk exposure assessments. Using outdated exchange rates may result in losses or discrepancies in contracts.

Lifecycle

2026-02-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-06Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 6 de febrero de 2026, del Banco de España)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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