PayCEC assists you on your journey towards acquiring the SEPA Credit Transfer - a tool that will help you keep up with the rushing pace of innovation in the sector of payments. With PayCEC’s Credit SEPA Transfer, making payments within the eurozone is so easy.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway.
Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State.
Non-EEA Territories
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man.
The length of time for a SEPA Credit Transfer to be completed takes 1-3 business days.
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Contact UsYou can transfer funds from your PayCEC’s
merchant account to other bank accounts
quickly and seamlessly with the optimal transfer amount limit.
Transaction type | Default limit per day (€) | Daily limit set by user (€) |
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Transfer to other local EU bank | 50,000 | Up to 500,000 |
Transfer to international account - via SWIFT | 50,000 | Up to 500,000 |
PayCEC delivers SEPA transfer solution that drive your business’s revenue and profitability.
Ready-made payment gateway for access to SEPA without any intermediary bank.
Issuing unique EURO SEPA IBANs.
IBANs supporting SEPA Credit Transfer.
Get paid quickly with Internet banking transfer payment.
Fees that are lower than international bank transfers.
Learn moreThanks to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), you can pay with SEPA anywhere in the European Union, as well as a number of non-EU countries, other countries and territories which are part of the geographical scope of the SEPA Schemes.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man.
Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway.
To make SEPA payments, you will need a PayCEC’s SEPA payment gateway and a IBAN (International Bank Account Number) number, which is an internationally agreed system of identifying bank accounts across national borders to facilitate the communication and processing of cross border transactions with a lower chance of transcription errors.
An IBAN consists of up to 34 alphanumeric characters comprising a country code, two check digits, and a number that includes the domestic bank account number, branch identifier, and potential routing information.
Even if you don’t live in the SEPA area countries, you can still open a non-resident virtual bank account with an IBAN in Europe, and be able to make Euro transfers without a fee if it’s an internal bank transfer (same bank), and small fee if it’s a transfer between different SEPA bank accounts.
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SEPA payment system uses the International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN). SEPA payment method with additional optional features or services such as mobile phone or smart card payment systems, are not directly covered. To pay by SEPA payment gateway, you only need to have the payee’s bank details in the international format. Most SEPA transfers arrive in the beneficiary’s bank account within 1-2 business days.
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is a system of transactions created by the European Union (EU). The SEPA harmonizes the way cashless payments are transacted between Euro countries. People conducting business in these countries now make cross-border cashless payments at the same cost and convenience as domestic payments thanks to SEPA online payment method.
The SEPA is managed by the European Payments Council on a collaborative basis with the European Commission, the European Central Bank (ECB), and other European stakeholder groups.
There are 36 countries that participate in SEPA, which is a well-established home market area for making cross-border Euro bank transactions. It essentially makes international money transfers easier by making it equivalent to domestic transactions. This means that even if you’re transferring funds between two banks that are in different SEPA countries, you can enjoy a fast transaction and minimal transfer fee.
Name |
Single Euro Payments Area. |
Implementation year |
2014 for Euro area countries. 2016 for Non-Euro area countries. |
Currency |
Euro (€). |
Cashless payment instruments |
Credit transfer, direct debit. |
Speed of processing |
No longer than 1 business day for electronic payment orders, 2 business days for paper-based payment orders. |
SEPA area countries |
36 countries (includes some non-euro area and non-EU countries). |
Stakeholders |
European banking and payments industry, payment service users, national governments, the European Commission, the Eurosystem, and several other public authorities. |
Even if you don’t live in the SEPA area countries, you can still open a non-resident virtual bank account with an International Bank Account (IBAN) in Europe and be able to make Euro transfers without a fee if it’s an internal bank transfer (same bank), and small fee if it’s a transfer between different SEPA bank accounts.
IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is an internationally agreed system of identifying bank accounts across national borders to facilitate the communication and processing of cross border transactions with a lower chance of transcription errors. It was originally adopted by the European Committee for Banking Standards (ECBS) and afterwards as an international standard.
An IBAN consists of up to 34 alphanumeric characters comprising a country code, two check digits, and a number that includes the domestic bank account number, branch identifier, and potential routing information.
To know how SEPA payments are processed, let’s check out the steps below for your information.
(In case the customer chooses the SEPA Transfer (for European clients) option: When you transfer in Euro currency, it will take 2-5 days. But if your bank is based in countries supported by SEPA Transfer in Euro currency, the process will be faster within 1 - 2 days with cheaper fee).
There are 2 different types of SEPA payments, which are SEPA credit transfer and SEPA debit transfer. When it comes to SEPA, it is very important to differentiate these two types of SEPA payments. Each one offers a distinct service:
In SEPA credit transfer, money is transferred in the form of Euro. It transfers cash from one bank to another by the use of IBAN codes (International Bank Account Number), which is an internationally agreed system of identifying bank accounts across national borders to facilitate the communication and processing of cross-border transactions with a reduced risk of transcription errors. Customers in the SEPA area countries utilize it as a one-time payment option for products and services.
SEPA debit transfer in the SEPA area countries list also uses Euros but it is not a one-time payment method. It is a recurring payment method. The one paying has to authorize payment by providing information about the bank account name and number, IBAN and BIC. The payee has to retain the authorization of the recurring payment. The authorization can either be in electronic or in paper.
The debit transfer in the SEPA area countries list can be set to make recurring payments for a specific number of times or indefinite payments until the authorization is canceled. The set up is done between the customer and the business or between two businesses. For instance, it can be set to pay monthly rent, electricity bill, or other subscription services.
PayCEC’s SEPA payment gateway now accepts quick bank transfers within the SEPA network from European banks and payment institutions. PayCEC wants to be featured primarily in the UK, EU markets, and other entities in the US, Canada, and APAC which have IBAN bank accounts. Every PayCEC’s client will have an IBAN business account that can acquire online SEPA transfers from their customers.
These merchant’s IBAN business accounts are able to collect digital banking transfers from all banks in the SEPA scheme countries, including 27 Member States of the European Union (EU), 3 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), and 6 non-EEA countries, to which the geographical scope has been extended.
To accept SEPA payments, you need to integrate PayCEC SEPA Payment Gateway.
Yes, PayCEC’s SEPA Payment Gateway now accepts quick bank transfers within the SEPA network from European banks and payment institutions. PayCEC wants to be featured primarily in the UK, EU markets, and other entities in the US, Canada, and APAC which have IBAN bank accounts. Every PayCEC’s client will have an IBAN business account that can acquire online SEPA transfers from their customers.
These merchant’s IBAN business accounts are able to collect digital banking transfers from all banks in the SEPA scheme countries, including 27 Member States of the European Union (EU), 3 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), and 6 non-EEA countries, to which the geographical scope has been extended.
SEPA allows customers to make cashless Euro payments to any banking account and anywhere as long as they are inside SEPA's supported territory. PayCEC launched its ready-made SEPA payment gateway that enables merchants to access SEPA without any intermediary bank.
PayCEC offers the lightning-fast and most secure SEPA payment gateway with hassle-free integration for merchants to accept SEPA payments from customers' accounts in 36 SEPA countries and associated territories. Besides, PayCEC’s SEPA payment gateway fee is considered cost-efficient as it is lower than international bank transfers.
Name |
Single Euro Payments Area. |
Implementation year |
2014 for Euro area countries. 2016 for Non-Euro area countries. |
Currency |
Euro (€). |
Cashless payment instruments |
Credit transfer, direct debit. |
Speed of processing |
No longer than 1 business day for electronic payment orders, 2 business days for paper-based payment orders. |
SEPA area countries |
36 countries (includes some non-euro area and non-EU countries). |
Stakeholders |
European banking and payments industry, payment service users, national governments, the European Commission, the Eurosystem, and several other public authorities. |
With PayCEC’s SEPA payment gateway, start collecting payments within the eurozone is so easy.
NO. Serbia is not a member of SEPA payment schemes. International payments in and out of Serbia need to be made via a wire transfer banking network. Fees might be higher than within the SEPA network.
Banking in Serbia is regulated by the central bank the National Bank of Serbia. If you need to transfer money to Serbia, you'll have fewer options than in many other EU nations.
To transfer money from and to Serbia, you need to use international bank transfer digital or over the counter services. There are a variety of options for you to choose namely SWIFT transfer, wire transfer, pay via e-wallet like Paypal or international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
NO. Ukraine is not a member of SEPA payment schemes. International payments in and out of Ukraine need to be made via a wire transfer banking network. Fees might be higher than within the SEPA network.
Within Ukraine, modern opportunities for domestic remittances are plentiful. You are able to use one of the most comfortable and practical methods to initiate bank transfers such as:
NO. The US has another payment system in North America. SEPA mainly consists of
YES. Romania is a SEPA country. Romania is a member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). In SEPA systems such as domestic transfers, you can make payments or receive payments in real-time from other countries. You can also take advantage of open banking features and low payment fees.
Since January 1, 2007, Romania has been a member of the European Union. The Romanian Association of Banks supervises the implementation, operation, and development of national payment schemes based on European standards, including the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer RON scheme, in accordance with the central bank's mandate and the licence agreement signed with the European Payment Council.
The IP system in Romania was established in close collaboration with Romanian credit institutions, the National Bank of Romania, and the Romanian Association of Banks by Transfond, the owner and operator of the automated clearing house for interbank commercial payments.
Banks can provide payment services to their customers – both consumers and businesses – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, up to a maximum of 49,999 RON in under 10 seconds, all in a secure environment, using the IP service. The European Payments Council ( EPC) established the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer mechanism, which is used by the service.
IBAN in Romania consists of 24 characters:
IBAN | RO49 AAAA 1B31 0075 9384 0000 |
ISO Country Code | RO (Romania) |
IBAN Check Digits | 49 |
Bank Identifier | AAAA |
Account Number | 1B31007593840000 |
SEPA Member | Yes |
YES. Although Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, the nation is a member of SEPA payment schemes. Therefore, payment instructions and banking transactions in Switzerland are similar to other EU countries within the SEPA Schemes’ Geographical Scope.
Within the SEPA, SEPA transfers can be utilized to perform euro transactions. E-banking, datalink, and SWIFT services are all available for transfers.
Because SEPA transactions are a standardized money transfer method, Swiss banks typically undertake them for free or at a substantially lower cost than foreign currency transfers.
Important: If a transaction does not match the above requirements, it will be executed as a normal international transfer, which is typically far more expensive.
The IBAN for Switzerland is shown below. It has a total of 21 characters. A thorough breakdown of the IBAN structure in Switzerland can be seen below.
CH | 93 00762 011623852957 |
Country | CH |
IBAN Checksum | 93 |
Bank Code | 00762 |
Account Number | 011623852957 |
YES. Germany is a SEPA country. You can make payments or get paid from other countries in the SEPA schemes like domestic transfers in real-time. You also enjoy the benefits of open banking features and cost-effective payment fees.
In addition, most banks in Germany allow you to transfer money worldwide using a SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) code. You can do this either online, by using a bank app, or by visiting a branch in person.
Many people choose to manage their accounts through online and mobile banking rather than going to the bank in person since it is more convenient. Fortunately for expats in Germany, most banks provide online and mobile banking through websites and mobile apps.
IBAN in Germany consists of 22 characters:
IBAN | DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00 |
ISO Country Code | DE (Germany) |
IBAN Check Digits | 89 |
BBAN | 3704 0044 0532 0130 00 |
Bank Identifier | 37040044 |
Account Number | 0532013000 |
SEPA Member | Yes |
NO. Turkey is not a member of the SEPA scheme. Turkey has its own payment system which is operated by the Turkish Central bank (CBRT). To make a wire transfer to other countries from Turkey, you need to use an interbank transfer system such as SWIFT.
Yes, Norway is a member of the SEPA zone.
IBAN example in Norway: | NO 93 8601 1117 947 |
ISO Country Code: | NO (Norway) |
IBAN Check Digits: | 93 |
BBAN: | 8601 1117 947 |
Bank Identifier: | 8601 |
Account Number: | 111794 |
BBAN Check Digit(s): | 7 |
SEPA Member: | Yes |
France is a member of the SEPA zone. The SEPA payment network replaced existing national systems, enabling consumers, businesses, retailers and public administrations to make payments throughout the EU as easily as in France.
IBAN example in France: | FR1420041010050500013M02606 |
IBAN in print format | FR14 2004 1010 0505 0001 3M02 606 |
Country code | FR |
Check digits | 14 |
Bank code | 20041 |
Branch code | 01005 |
Bank account number | 0500013M026 |
National check digit | 06 |
Yes, Sweden is a member of the SEPA zone.
IBAN example in Sweden | SE4550000000058398257466 |
IBAN in print format | SE45 5000 0000 0583 9825 7466 |
Country code | SE |
Check digits | 45 |
Bank code | 500 |
Bank account number | 00000058398257466 |
With the help of national governments, the European Commission, the Eurosystem, and other public bodies, the European banking and payments industry created SEPA.
The SEPA zone is made up of 36 European countries, including those that are not members of the Eurozone or the European Union (status: 30 October 2020).
The European Payment Council established SEPA credit and debit transfers as a way to improve international payment processing and set standards within SEPA and its 36 member countries. Service providers must be formal participants in the SEPA scheme in order to use SEPA credit and debit transfers.
Countries that do not belong to the list of 36 member countries are not in SEPA (Non SEPA countries list).
EU/EEA SEPA Countries | Non-EEA SEPA Countries |
Austria | Andorra |
Belgium | Monaco |
Bulgaria | San Marino |
Croatia | Switzerland |
Cyprus | United Kingdom |
Czech Republic | Vatican City State |
Denmark | |
Estonia | |
Finland | |
France | |
Germany | |
Greece | |
Hungary | |
Iceland | |
Ireland | |
Italy | |
Latvia | |
Liechtenstein | |
Lithuania | |
Luxembourg | |
Malta | |
Netherlands | |
Norway | |
Poland | |
Portugal | |
Romania | |
Slovakia | |
Slovenia | |
Spain | |
Sweden | Non-EEA Territories: Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man |
Cyprus: Northern Cyprus is excluded. |
Denmark: the Faroe Islands and Greenland are excluded. |
France: the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna are excluded. |
Netherlands: Aruba, the Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao and Saint Martin are excluded. |
Norway: Svalbard and Jan Mayen are excluded. |
United Kingdom: British Overseas Territories are excluded, save for Gibraltar and the Crown dependencies. |
SEPA allows businesses to conduct euro transfers to participating countries via direct debits and direct credits via a single bank account and a standardized set of regulations.
Despite the fact that the United Kingdom has exited the European Union as a result of Brexit, it is still a member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).
In principle, little has changed in terms of how businesses utilize SEPA, however, there are a few extra details which are now necessary to make SEPA payments from the UK to the EU and vice versa.
As a result of the Brexit changes, the SEPA payment instruction from the corporate's bank must now contain the postal address of the creditor bank.
For credit payments (SCT and SEPA Instant Credit Transfer), the originator's full address and the Beneficiary Bank's BIC code must be included.
The entire address details of the respondent, as well as the BIC code of the Depositor Bank, are required for Direct Debit (SDD Core and B2B) collections from the creditor.
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Yes. PayCEC’s SEPA Credit Transfer allows customers to make cashless Euro payments to any banking account and anywhere as long as they are inside SEPA's supported territory.
The SEPA Credit Transfer takes 1 - 3 business days.
Transaction type | Default limit per day (€) | Daily limit set by user (€) |
---|---|---|
Transfer to other local EU bank | 50,000 | Up to 500,000 |
Transfer to international account - via SWIFT | 50,000 | Up to 500,000 |
IBAN numbers consist of up to 34 characters. The first 2 letters indicate the bank's home country, the next 2 are "check digits", then a series of numbers identifies the bank and account.
There are currently 36 SEPA member states:
SEPA's purpose is to improve cross-border payment efficiency, and to merge formerly fragmented national markets of Euro payments into a single domestic market.
SEPA allows customers to make cashless Euro payments to any banking account and anywhere as long as they are inside SEPA's supported territory.
PayCEC offers the lightning-fast and most secure SEPA payment gateway with hassle-free integration for merchants to accept SEPA payments from customer's accounts in 36 SEPA countries and associated territories.
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