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SEPA is currently unavailable at Alternative Airlines

Unfortunately, SEPA is currently unavailable as a payment method on Alternative Airlines but we are working to add this to our site soon. Please take a look at our other ways to pay for your flights to find a payment method that suits you.

Buy flights with SEPA

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Buy flight tickets at Alternative Airlines and choose to pay with the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Alternative Airlines offers flights from over 650 airlines and allows you to pay for your flights in Euros simply, quickly and safely through SEPA. Use the search form at the top of the page to complete a flight search with Alternative Airlines and select SEPA as a payment method at checkout. It's that simple!

The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) can be used to buy flights from 34 different countries inside and outside the EU. If you don't want to pay in Euros or don't want to use SEPA, check out our other payment methods; we offer over 25 different ways to pay!

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About SEPA

The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is a payment market created by the European Union to allow for simple bank transfers in Euros between consumers and businesses cross-country. The main aim of creating SEPA was to make Euro transactions as simple as efficient between different countries as it is within national borders.

SEPA is simple to use, with a single set of payment instructions, you can easily transfer cashless funds from one bank account to another. SEPA can only be used with Euro currency and between SEPA-approved countries. All SEPA transactions can be used in conjunction with credit transfers, direct debits or debit cards. SEPA transactions will always be processed in Euros, even if the currency of the account is not in Euros.

SEPA can be used across multiple countries within Europe, including countries that are outside of the EU or do not use the Euro.

Countries eligible to use SEPA:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

SEPA is also available to use in the following areas:

Åland Islands, Azores, Canary Islands, Ceuta, French Guiana, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Guadeloupe, Jersey, Isle of Man, Madeira, Martinique, Mayotte, Melilla, Miquelon, Reunion, Saint Barthelemy.

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SEPA FAQs

Where can I use the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to buy flights?

You can use the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to buy flights right here at Alternative Airlines. Alternative Airlines allows you to search for flights in Euros and easily pay using Euros through SEPA.

How do I buy flights using SEPA?

To buy flights using SEPA, simply complete a search at the top of the page on the Alternative Airlines search form. Once you have chosen your flights on the search results page, you will be taken to the passenger details page, where you can easily select to pay with SEPA. Continue to the payment page and follow the easy-to-complete instruction on how to complete your purchase with SEPA.

Can I use SEPA to pay for flights from a country outside of the EU?

Yes, certain countries outside of the European Union can still use SEPA to pay for flights. These include Monaco, San Marino, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Can I use SEPA to pay for flights from a country not using the Euro?

Yes, there are a number of countries that don't use the Euro as its main currency but can still use SEPA to make payments on flights using Euros. These include Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Are SEPA payments same-day?

Yes, in most cases, SEPA payments are same-day. SEPA payments take up to a maximum of one business day to leave and show in your account.

What does SEPA stand for?

SEPA stands for Single Euro Payments Area.

Can SEPA be used with Split Your Payment?

Unfortunately, SEPA cannot be used in conjunction with Split Your Payment. Split Your Payment can only be used with PayPal, PayPal Credit and VISA and MasterCard debit and credit cards.