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Single Euro Payments Area

The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is a project that makes it easier to transfer money across Eurozone countries. It creates a unified system so that bank payments—like transferring funds or setting up direct debits—can be done seamlessly as if they were within the same country, regardless of where the banks are located within the area. SEPA simplifies euro transactions, reduces costs, and speeds up payments, encouraging smoother cross-border trade and economic integration across participating nations in Europe.