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BOE-A-2026-9791 ·5 May 2026 ·Act critical
Administrative

Businesses and individuals: 3 months to update official exchange rates or risk price discrepancies

The Bank of Spain Resolution publishes the euro exchange rates for 4 May 2026, set by the ECB, which now have official effect (Art. 36 of Law 46/1998). These rates supersede previous ones and must be used in commercial, financial, and pricing operations. Companies and individuals who fail to update their calculations may face discrepancies in costs or revenue.

In 2 key points

  1. The exchange rates for 4 May 2026 are official and must be used in commercial operations (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)
  2. 1 euro = 1.1700 US dollars (official rate from 4 May 2026) (texto fuente)

How it affects those involved

Companies operating in foreign currencies must update their prices and costs to avoid economic discrepancies. Individuals engaging in international purchases or sales may see changes in their payments. Public administrations and pricing managers must incorporate the new rates into their systems. Financial advisors should provide information on these updates to prevent planning errors.

Lifecycle

2026-05-05PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-05Into forceComes into force (texto fuente)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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