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SEPA

SEPA is the Single Euro Payment Area set up by European institutions in 2002 to simplify and harmonize payment procedures in Europe. SEPA members can make national or cross-border transfers and direct debits in any of the 36 SEPA member countries in less than 48 hours.

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