Article 12

Transfer, surrender and cancellation of allowances

1. Member States shall ensure that allowances can be transferred between:
(a) persons within the Community;
(b) persons within the Community and persons in third countries, where such allowances are recognised in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 25 without restrictions other than those contained in, or adopted pursuant to, this Directive.

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4. Member States shall take the necessary steps to ensure that allowances will be cancelled at any time at the request of the person holding them.