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BOE-A-2026-3809 ·18 February 2026 ·Act critical
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Businesses and individuals: one month to update official euro exchange rates

The Bank of Spain Resolution publishes the euro exchange rates for 17 February 2026, as established by the ECB, which now have official effect (Art. 36 of Law 46/1998). These rates supersede previous ones and must be used in financial transactions, contracts, and official communications. This change affects all sectors using the euro as a reference currency.

In 2 key points

  1. 1 euro = 1.1826 US dollars (Art. 1) (CAMBIOS 1 euro = 1,1826 dólares USA)
  2. All published exchange rates have official effect from 17 February (Art. 36 of Law 46/1998) (de acuerdo con lo dispuesto en el artículo 36 de la Ley 46/1998)

How it affects those involved

Traders, businesses, and individuals conducting international transactions must update their exchange rate calculations to avoid errors in pricing, payments, or contracts. Public administrations and financial institutions must adopt the new rates in their official records. Financial advisors should inform their clients of the new conversion rates to ensure calculation accuracy.

Lifecycle

2026-02-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-17Into forceComes into force (CAMBIOS 1 euro = 1,1826 dólares USA)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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