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Sepa Indirect

Can indirect SEPA access via established banking infrastructure enable fintechs and smaller institutions to participate in European payment rails without direct membership?

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IndustryFintech / Cross-border payments
The story

Sepa Indirect appears to be a SEPA indirect access service launched by ClearBank in partnership with Fiat Republic, enabling financial institutions or fintech companies to access SEPA payment rails without holding a direct SEPA membership. The available evidence is thin, limiting a fuller narrative.

Last 12 months
The stack
Banking / BaaS
ClearBank
FX & payouts
Fiat Republic
Accounting gap: none