Rule reference · SEPA Credit Transfer scheme rules · Service level
SEPA-SCT-SVCLVL-001: Service level code must be SEPA
When a service level code is given for a SEPA credit transfer, only the code SEPA is allowed.
| Severity | BLOCKER Blocker: the run fails |
|---|---|
| Status | Requirement of the guidelines |
| Applies to | pain.001.001.09, SEPA Credit Transfer |
| Elements checked | /Document/CstmrCdtTrfInitn/PmtInf/PmtTpInf/SvcLvl/Cd /Document/CstmrCdtTrfInitn/PmtInf/CdtTrfTxInf/PmtTpInf/SvcLvl/Cd |
| Source | EPC132-08 2025 Version 1.0, section 2.1.1, items 2.9 and 2.86 |
| Rule pack | sepa.sct.pain001.v09 v1, effective 2025-10-05 |
Why it matters
Another service level code means the instruction is not processed under the SEPA scheme.
How to fix it
Set the service level code to SEPA in the payment method configuration.
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Related rules: Service level
- SEPA-SCT-SVCLVL-002: Only one service level occurrence allowed
- SEPA-SCT-SVCLVL-003: Service level is recommended
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