19 May 2026
Instant Payments- Issue
SEPA Instant Payments - Please be advised that the instant payment scheme is experiencing operational difficulties across the sector. As a result, you may not be able to send or receive payments instantly. However, you can continue to make payments by choosing to send as a standard/classic payment, which will be received within hours, or latest next working day. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Update 20/05/2026 - This issue has been resolved. Instant Payment services Now resumed as normal.
SEPA = Single Euro Payments Area