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Click <a href=\"https://assets.ing.com/m/f5af95c4e260e52/original/List-of-SEPA-countries-EN.pdf\">here</a> to find the list of SEPA countries.</p>"},"title":"What is SEPA?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>First check that the beneficiary details you entered are correct. If they are, the payment time depends on the payment type:<br />- Instant payments should arrive within seconds. All SEPA transfers will be executed instantly. Check the details of the specific transfer on your transaction overview to see if the payment was executed as an instant credit transfer or as a standard SEPA transfer. <br />- International payments can take several working days depending on the beneficiary bank. More info <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/daily-banking/international-payments\">here</a></p>"},"title":"What should I do if the beneficiary hasn't received my transfer yet?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>All SEPA transfers will be executed instantly. This also applies to weekends and public holidays. Check the details of the specific transfer on your transaction overview to see if the payment was executed as an instant credit transfer or as a standard SEPA transfer. </p>"},"title":"How can I see if my transfer was an instant transfer?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>Default bank transfer limits for private individuals (over 18):</p><ul><li>Via ING Banking app, Home&apos;Bank (internet banking), Payment Initiation Service: 12,500 euros per 24 hours</li><li>Bancontact payments via ING Banking: 250 euros per 24 hours</li><li>ING credit cards: variable (consult Home&apos;Bank or ING Banking app)</li></ul><p>For further details and default limits for minors please check <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/daily-banking/change-limits-payments-accounts\">this page</a>.</p><p>You can increase your bank transfer limit up to a maximum of 250,000 euros, online or via the ING Banking app. For your security, the limit increase takes 4 hours to go into effect. Need a higher limit? <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/services/contact-us\">Contact us via the services section</a>.</p><p> </p>"},"title":"What are the standard and maximum transfer limits?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and BIC (Bank Identifier Code) codes identify the bank:</p><ul><li><strong>IBAN</strong></li><li><a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/daily-banking/iban-calculator\">Find out the IBAN code for your account number</a>.</li><li>The IBAN is a standardised method for recording bank account numbers. It has a fixed length in each country. It consists of a two-letter country code, a two-figure control digit and a national account number. Note: Some IBANs can also contain letters (in addition to those of the country code).</li><li>Note: some IBANs may also contain letters (in addition to those present in the country code).</li><li>For sending money in euro electronically, enter the correct account numbers (IBAN) of the <strong>applicant and the beneficiary</strong>.</li><li><strong>BIC</strong></li><li>ING Belgium&apos;s BIC is BBRUBEBB.</li><li>The BIC (Bank Identifier Code) is the code that enables the unique identification of every bank in the world. It is <strong>not mandatory</strong> to enter the BIC of the beneficiary&apos;s bank when making a SEPA transfer.</li><li><strong>Memo date?</strong><br />Do you want the payment to be executed at a later date? Enter an execution date in the future. If you do not enter a date, your payment will be executed immediately.</li></ul>"},"title":"What are IBAN, BIC and a memo date?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>If the transfer has already been debited from your account, contact the beneficiary to request a refund. If you don&apos;t know the beneficiary, we can request the return of funds from the beneficiary&apos;s bank. There is a charge for the service. Initiate a request via <a href=\"https://ebanking.ing.be/banking/mobile/modify-or-cancel-payment\">this link</a>.</p>"},"title":"What should I do if I transferred money to the wrong account number?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>Contact the sender of the payment and request proof that they have transferred the money. If they do this and the money still doesn&apos;t appear on your account, ask them to check with their bank for more details.</p>"},"title":"The sender claims to have transferred money, but I don’t see it in my account yet?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>Sending money in euros to and from an account in the SEPA zone, including Belgium, is free of charge. The cost of sending money outside of Belgium depends on several factors:</p><ul><li>ING transfer charges</li><li>other ING fees</li><li>ING currency conversion fees (as applicable)</li><li>Fees applied by the correspondent bank(s)</li></ul><p>The fees ING and the correspondent bank(s) apply depends on the instructions given for the distribution of charges: BEN, SHA or OUR. For more details, consult <a href=\"https://assets.ing.com/m/4f78f60fd9714d80/original/pricing-list-private-new-EN.pdf\">this document</a>. </p>"},"title":"How much does it cost to send money outside of Belgium?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>The money will be returned to the sender&apos;s account. The time it takes to receive the refund depends on the bank of the blocked or closed account.</p>"},"title":"What happens if I make a transfer to a blocked or closed account?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>Manage your automatic payments in euros yourself easily using the ING Banking app, Home&apos;Bank or a Self&apos;Bank terminal in a branch. Transfer from your account to another account also held in one of the member states of the European Union (or Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, or Andorra). It&apos;s free!</p><p>Click <a href=\"https://assets.ing.com/m/8a1eefca0ddbd968/List_SEPA_Countries_EN.pdf\">here</a> to find the list of SEPA countries.</p><p>There are two types:</p><ul><li><strong>Direct debits in euro (SEPA)</strong></li><li>Pay your recurring bills automatically, even if the amount changes each time! You can be confident that you will always pay on time, and late payment charges will be a thing of the past!</li><li>In concrete terms, a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/daily-banking/direct-debit-in-euro-sepa\">direct debit</a> in euro (SEPA) gives the supplier the authorization to settle their bill directly with your bank. This is called a mandate.</li><li>Thanks to SEPA (the Single Euro Payments Area), direct debits in Europe have been standardized using the <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/daily-banking/iban-bic-transfer-sepa\">IBAN and BIC codes</a>.</li><li><strong>Standing orders in euro (SEPA)</strong></li><li>Ideal for recurring denominated payments of a set amount, for example your rent or your monthly savings, thus saving you time.</li><li>In concrete terms, a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/daily-banking/standing-order-in-euro-sepa\">standing order</a> in euro (SEPA) entails asking your bank to transfer an amount to a different account on a regular basis on a certain date.</li></ul>"},"title":"What are automatic payments in euros (SEPA)?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>First check that there is sufficient money on your account and that you signed the payment correctly and did not receive an error message.</p><p>Wait a few minutes before trying again, so as to avoid making the transfer twice.</p><p>If you signed your payment correctly, you should be able to see it in your account overview. If it wasn&apos;t an instant payment, it may only appear the next day. If you still don&apos;t see it the next day but your account balance has decreased, <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/services/contact-us\">contact us via the services section</a>. </p>"},"title":"What should I do if I don’t see my transfer in my transactions list?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>In the ING Banking app, go to the specific transaction in your account overview and tap the share button in the top right corner to generate a proof of payment. In Home&apos;Bank, click on the transaction in your account overview, then on &quot;View as PDF&quot; to download the transaction. You can use it as proof of payment.</p><p>If you need an official proof of payment, <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/individuals/services/contact-us\">contact us via the services section.</a> There is a charge for this service. </p>"},"title":"Where can I get a proof of payment?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>First check that the beneficiary details you entered are correct. If the transfer is not on the transaction list, wait a few minutes before entering it again to avoid making the transfer twice. Otherwise there may be a technical error. Please try on a different browser or reset the cookies on your browser. </p>"},"title":"What should I do if I encounter an error while transferring money?"},{"richBody":{"value":"<p>A wrong communication doesn&apos;t affect the execution of the payment. 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