Payments · Concept

SEPA, and what it actually changes.

SEPA is the scheme that makes euro transfers between participating countries behave like domestic payments — same settlement speed, a flat low cost, no correspondent-bank chain. Whether a specific company can use it depends on where its account is held, not on where the company itself is registered.

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What SEPA is (and isn't)

A payment scheme, not a bank.

SEPA is a rulebook that European payment-scheme members follow for euro transfers, not a product you buy directly. A company reaches it by holding an account with a provider that participates in the scheme — a bank or EMI licensed in a SEPA country or territory.

What actually decides eligibility

Not one-size-fits-all.

01

Reach, not residency

SEPA is about which account you hold, not which country your company is registered in. A non-EU company can reach SEPA through an account issued by a participating provider.

02

Two variants

SEPA Credit Transfer settles same or next business day. SEPA Instant, where the receiving bank supports it, settles in seconds, around the clock.

03

An IBAN is the entry point

Every SEPA payment moves between IBANs. Holding a European IBAN is what makes an account SEPA-reachable — see European IBAN.

04

Not a substitute for SWIFT

SEPA only carries EUR between scheme participants. Payments in other currencies, or to non-participating countries, still go through SWIFT.

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How it works

Five steps, one point of contact.

01

Submit your company profile

Tell us about your structure, activity and payment needs — the essentials, not a full application.

02

Latynex reviews the case

We assess the structure and requirements against what providers typically accept before recommending a direction.

03

Provider matching & preliminary eligibility

We identify a suitable regulated provider and explain what is realistically available for your case.

04

Provider onboarding

You complete official KYC/KYB directly with the regulated financial provider — not with Latynex.

05

Account decision & activation

The provider makes the final decision and activates the account. We stay involved if anything needs coordinating.

What Latynex is, and isn't

An introducer, not a bank.

Latynex is not a bank or electronic money institution. Financial accounts and payment services are provided by independent, regulated financial institutions. Final eligibility and approval are determined by the selected provider, following its own KYC/KYB review.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does my company need to be registered in Europe to use SEPA?+

No. What matters is whether the account itself is SEPA-reachable, which depends on the provider, not the company's country of incorporation.

Is SEPA cheaper than SWIFT?+

For euro payments between participating countries, yes, typically — SEPA pricing is usually flat and low. SWIFT pricing varies by bank and corridor and can include correspondent-bank deductions.

Is Latynex a bank?+

No. Latynex is not a bank, EMI or payment institution. We review your case and, where suitable, introduce it to an independent, regulated financial provider who handles the account itself.

Can Latynex guarantee approval?+

No. No introducer can guarantee a banking or payment-account decision. The provider you are introduced to runs its own KYC/KYB review and makes the final call under its own policies.

What documents are normally required?+

Typically: certificate of incorporation, register of directors and shareholders, proof of UBO identity and address, a description of business activity, and evidence of source of funds. Exact requirements vary by provider.

What affects the cost?+

Setup and ongoing fees vary with jurisdiction, ownership structure, business activity, expected turnover and compliance profile. The provider discloses its fees before you proceed, and any Latynex advisory fee is disclosed separately.

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