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Payment cut-off times

Last updated on Sep 09, 2026

Faster Payments (GBP, UK): sent within seconds, 24/7, up to £250,000 per payment.

CHAPS (GBP, same day): request before 15:30 on a business day to arrive the same day. Requests after 15:30 leave the next business day.

SEPA (EUR): instant where the receiving bank supports SEPA Instant; otherwise next business day.

International (other currencies): typically one to three business days depending on the destination.

Scheduled and bulk payments are processed at 07:00 UK time on the chosen date. If that date falls on a weekend or bank holiday they are sent on the next business day.