Bulgaria
On a vehicle registration plate, "BG" is the international distinguishing sign of Bulgaria (ISO BG).
Example plate
Typical format: CA 1234 AB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Bulgaria is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "BG" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Bulgaria
What does "BG" mean on a number plate?
"BG" is the international distinguishing sign of Bulgaria — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Bulgaria is BG.
What does a Bulgaria number plate look like?
The typical format is "CA 1234 AB" — for example "CB 1234 AK". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Bulgaria use the blue EU band?
Yes. Bulgaria is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "BG" letters on the left.
Anything special about Bulgaria plates?
Starts with a 1–2 letter province code (e.g. CA/CB = Sofia).