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		markvdb on Aug 1, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Krita Foundation in Trouble Euro denominated transactions within the SEPA zone (more than just the EU!) cannot be more expensive than domestic euro transactions. See https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Euro_Payments_Area .

beojan on Aug 1, 2017 [–]

But if your country doesn't use the Euro (i.e. the UK), domestic Euro transactions can be more expensive than domestic transactions in the home currency.

onestone on Aug 1, 2017 | [–]

The same loophole is used in Bulgaria. Our largest bank charges 7 EUR for receiving 1 EUR, and 19 EUR for sending 1 EUR.

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