Debit Card VISA Gold
- Contactless payment for daily purchases No requirement to enter PIN for card purchases up to BGN 100 in the country
- Free insurance "Assistance in travelling and accident"
- Preferential access To the business lounge Preslav and Pliska of on Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport for the cardholder and one attendant
- Premium programme Visa Luxury Hotel Collection of Visa Europe An exclusive selection of benefits and discounts that will make your travels even more enjoyable.
It's simple to get my card delivered to my address
The service is available for main or additional debit cards of individual customers and business clients. You can request this option for your card in an office of the bank, via Bulbank Mobile or by a phone call to the Call Center.
How to activate your card?
- Log into Bulbank Mobile and select the menu “Cards”. Open the issued new card, which is not active and appearing in gray;
- Select the option “Card activation”. Enter the personal activation code, which you can find in the letter that comes with your card;
- Remember your card PIN code appearing on the screen. This is your PIN code!
- It is now ready, your card has been activated!
What are the advantages of the process of delivery and self-activation of bank cards?
- You get your new card delivered to an address that is convenient for you in Bulgaria, with no need to visit a bank branch;
- You can make POS payments and card withdrawals with your card immediately after you have activated it in Bulbank Mobile.
- 24/7 process to activate cards and shortening the time for card activation as much as possible.
Features and Fees
VISA Gold Debit gives you the convenience, flexibility and security wherever you use it. Use the card actively to purchase goods and services in the merchant outletss and in the Internet. As a holder of Visa Gold Debit card you can take advantage of the special offers of Premium programme Visa Luxury Hotel Collection of Visa Europe -
a selection of exclusive benefits and discounts in chain hotels, as well as suggestions for cruises and exotic trips, that will make your travels more pleasant.
Card digitization
Yes
Coverage
International
Functionality
Chip, magnetic stripe and contactless functionality
Currency
BGN, EUR and USD
Validity of the card
4 years
Time limit for issuing
- 5 working days for standard orders
- within 48 hours for express orders
Additional card
Yes, according to the tariff
Overdraft opportunity
Yes, up to 5 salaries
Preferential and special programmes
- Access to the business lounge Preslav and Pliska of on Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport;
- Access to more than 1 million Boingo Global Wi-Fi hotspots around the world;
- Car rental discounts
24/7 Customer Service Centre
In case of accident or in case of balance inquiry necessity
Review the full list of the card parameters determined pursuant to the Tariff and the General terms and conditions for bank cards and for provision services via bank card as an online paument tool.
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Parameters |
Value |
|---|---|
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Issuing |
No fee |
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Express Issuing / reIssuing |
EUR 25 |
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ReIssuing after the expiry date |
No fee |
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ReIssuing before the expiry date |
EUR 10 |
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Annual service fee of a main card |
EUR 25 |
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Annual service fee of the additional card |
EUR 18 |
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Change of the card parameters |
EUR 5 |
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Insurance package |
No fee |
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Benefits and package programmes |
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Parameters |
Value |
|---|---|
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Payment in merchant outletss in the country and abroad |
No fee |
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Payment of goods and services in the Internet |
No fee |
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Cash withdrawals at ATM: |
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of the Bank in Bulgaria |
BGN 0,30 |
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of other banks in Bulgaria |
EUR 3 + 1% |
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of banks of UniCredit abroad |
BGN 0,30 |
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of banks outside UniCredit abroad |
EUR 3,50 + 2,5% |
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Balance inquiry at ATM in Bulgaria |
BGN 0,50 |
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Transactions in ePay.bg/B-pay system |
No fee |
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Cash withdrawals at POS terminal: |
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in a bank branch |
EUR 3 + 1% |
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of other banks in Bulgaria |
EUR 3 + 2% |
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Abroad |
EUR 3,50 + 2,5% |
Upon performing a bank card transaction on a real or virtual device abroad in a currency different from the currency of the card account, the transaction amount shall be converted in an amount for sending the financial output of the executed transaction from the Acquiring Bank of the merchant that has accepted the payment to the Card Issuing Bank at the exchange rate of the International Card Organization (ICO), VISA or Mastercard applied on the day of sending. UniCredit Bulbank AD shall book the transaction on the Client’s account where the sent amount debiting the Client’s account shall be converted in an amount in the currency of the account at the respective buy/sell exchange rate of UniCredit Bulbank AD applied on the day of booking the transaction (which may be different from the day of sending the payment). The currency of the amount of the sent payment transaction is USD (for payments made in US dollars) and EUR (for all other payments). UniCredit Bulbank AD does not apply any additional fees in case of revaluation of the bank card transactions.
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Parameters |
Value |
|---|---|
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Payment at POS terminal in a merchant outlets |
BGN 11,000 for 1 transaction BGN 11,000 for 24 hours BGN 30,000 for 7 days |
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Cash withdrawals at ATM and POS terminal in a bank branch in Bulgaria |
BGN 4,000 for 1 transaction BGN 6,000 for 24 hours BGN 15,000 for 7 days |
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Cash withdrawals at ATM and POS terminal in a bank branch abroad |
BGN 2,000 for 1 transaction BGN 4,000 for 24 hours BGN 10,000 for 7 days |
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Total number of payments within a period |
40 payments for 24 hours 100 payments for 7 days |
Card activation
The card activation process is now much faster and easier. Once you have your bank card, you can activate it yourself by changing your original PIN at UniCredit Bulbank’s ATM or all other ATMs with the logo of BORICA AD*.
*Activation of a card and change of PIN code is possible only at ATMs in Bulgaria!
Application of the Card
VISA Classic Debit can be used at ATM and POS terminal, in the Internet and anywhere where VISA is accepted.
- Cash withdrawals from ATM and POS terminal in any bank branch.
- Contactless payments – quick, easy and secure payment with only one move without a requirement to enter PIN for card purchases up to BGN 100 in merchant outlets in the country marked with the contactless payment symbol.
- Payment of products and services offered in merchant outlets at POS terminal in the country and abroad.
- Collection of points and payments with points atmerchant outlets involved in PLUS Programme.
- Payment of various goods and services offered in the Internet.
- Booking and rental services - cars, airline tickets and hotels.
- Payment of monthly bills for electricity, central heating, phone and other services offered in the Internet through the ePay.bg system (the transaction can be executed after a registration at an ATM)
- Payment of bills and services from an ATM in Bulgaria through the B-Pay system.
- Account balance at ATMs in Bulgaria and abroad
- PIN change account balance and last five transactions only at ATMs in Bulgaria.
- Cash M transfer – you can immediately order or receive transfers at any ATM of the bank.
- VISA Cashback allows you to make cash withdrawals at any merchants offering the service in Bulgaria.
Find out how the contactless payment works
If the terminal is marked with the typical symbol you can use your card to make contactless payments as follows:
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You see the amount on the display of the POS terminal
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Place the card close to the POS terminal symbol.
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The terminal gives an audible and light signal, notifying that the transaction is completed.
In case of contactless payments abroad the payment amount below which PIN is not required is different and is determined by the Bank which services the terminal and by the international card organisations (ICO).
For example, in Europe the average payment limit below which no PIN is required is EUR 50.
How to Apply
Required documents and terms
- Client’s ID card
- Documents proving the income other than that obtained under employment contract or the income obtained in a manner other than its transfer to an account opened with the Bank
- The foreigners must submit a document of residence in Bulgaria
- Application form for debit card for individuals
Apply for your VISA Classic Debit
Online
Fill in the online form and our consultant will contact you.
In branch of the bank
Apply for the card in any bank branch.
Through the online and mobile banking
Security Tips
Take care of your financial security by following a few simple rules when using your card.
Additional Card Services
Secure Payments on the Internet
Secure payments on the Internet by Virtual PIN. Confirmation of payments at merchants participating in the MasterCard SecureCode and Verified by Visa.
SMS Notification
Receive information about payments, withdrawals and balances on your bank card via SMS.
Infodirect
Infodirect is a convenient information service that tracks every movement on your account and you receive short SMS or e-mail messages.
Bank Card Insurances
Insure your debit or credit card, and items you carry with it against unforeseen events.
Other Card Offers
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Mastercard Standard
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