27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?

Art.170. "(1) The financing of any financial resources raised and spent in connection with the election campaign in an amount exceeding BGN 1,000 shall be effected by bank transfer.

(2) Where the amount of the financial resources contributed or provided exceeds BGN 1,000, the Bulgarian National Audit Office shall check the correspondence between the amount of the financial resources contributed or provided for the relevant election campaign and the amount of the income of the person. The check shall cover the period from the conduct of the previous elections of the same type to the day of submission of the relevant declaration under Article 169 (1) or (2) herein."

Source: Article 170 (1-2), The Election Code, 2014