SEPA — Single Euro Payments Area
Single Euro Payments Area — the EU-wide euro payment network. On paype: from $3 + 0.21% on Orchestra.
Single Euro Payments Area — the EU-wide payment network that standardises euro-denominated bank transfers across 36 countries, enabling cross-border payments as fast and cheap as domestic ones.
Coverage
SEPA covers all 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, the UK, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City — 36 countries in total.
On paype
| Tier | SEPA outbound fee |
|---|---|
| Melody (default) | $5 + 0.35% |
| Big Band | $4 + 0.28% |
| Orchestra | $3 + 0.21% |
Inbound SEPA transfers are free. Settlement is typically 1 business day within the SEPA zone.
SEPA vs SWIFT
SEPA is euros only, within the SEPA zone. For transfers in other currencies or to countries outside the SEPA area, SWIFT is used instead. Both are available on paype.