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BOE-A-2026-486 ·8 January 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

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

The Bank of Spain publishes the euro exchange rates as of 7 January 2026, in accordance with Article 36 of Law 46/1998. These rates are official and must be used by companies, individuals and public administrations in international transactions, directly affecting foreign currency amount calculations in payments and cross-border sales.

In 2 key points

  1. Official exchange rates are published on 7 January 2026 and come into effect immediately (texto fuente)
  2. The rates are based on those published by the European Central Bank and have official status (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)

How it affects those involved

Companies carrying out international operations must update their foreign exchange calculations to avoid errors in invoices, payments or pricing. Individuals carrying out foreign exchange purchases or sales may see their exchange rates altered. Public administrations must adjust their financial records. Finance advisers must inform their clients about the new rates and their implications for cost or revenue calculations.

Lifecycle

2026-01-08PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-01-07Into forceComes into force (texto fuente)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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