This looks like a the contradiction between what ivanb and MagicalTux say:
SEPA test withdraw of 101 from 05.08.2013 arrived today!
Larger EU withdrwas of 700 - 1000 didnt arrive after 5 weeks of waiting, so I canceld it.
14:19 <@MagicalTux> those wires are processed in received order, nothing else
You quoted Mark out of context. SEPA != SWIFT As I understand it SWIFT transfers are limited by number of transfers, while SEPA is limited by a daily amount. It only makes sense then to fill the daily SEPA quota with small transfers to maximize their throughput.