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BOE-A-2026-8477 ·17 April 2026 ·Act critical
Administrative

Businesses and individuals: 1 month to update official exchange rates in financial records

The Bank of Spain publishes official exchange rates for the euro as of April 16, 2026, in accordance with Article 36 of Law 46/1998. These rates replace previous ones and must be incorporated into financial records and commercial operations. The change affects all users conducting foreign exchange operations, especially in current accounts, international payments, or invoicing. The rates are fixed and official, effective from the publication date.

In 2 key points

  1. Official exchange rates will be published on 16 April 2026 and must be applied to financial records (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)
  2. The change affects all foreign currency transactions, including invoicing and international payments (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)

How it affects those involved

For companies and individuals conducting foreign currency transactions, it is mandatory to update financial records with the new official rates as of 16 April. Financial advisors must review their calculations for invoicing and international payments. Public administrations managing foreign currency payments must also adjust their records. Errors in application may lead to discrepancies in tax calculations or in the accounting of exports and imports.

Lifecycle

2026-04-17PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-16Into forceComes into force (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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