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BOE-A-2026-8793 ·21 April 2026 ·Act critical
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Businesses and individuals: 3 months to update official exchange rates or risk discrepancies

The Bank of Spain Resolution publishes the official euro exchange rates for 20 April 2026, in accordance with Article 36 of Law 46/1998. These rates supersede previous ones and must be used in official financial transactions. The change affects all exchange rate users in both the public and private sectors, including companies, individuals, and public administrations, who must update their calculations and records according to the newly established rates.

In 2 key points

  1. Official euro exchange rates are updated daily according to the ECB (Art. 36 Law 46/1998) (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)
  2. The new rates apply from 20 April 2026 and must be used in official transactions (texto fuente)

How it affects those involved

Businesses and individuals conducting financial transactions must update their exchange rate calculations to avoid errors in payments, amounts, and conversions. Public administrations managing international contracts or imports must adjust their official records. Financial advisors must inform their clients of the new rates and ensure that internal systems are updated. The risk of discrepancies or calculation errors may arise from a failure to update in a timely manner.

Lifecycle

2026-04-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-20Into forceComes into force (texto fuente)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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