SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F130
ESSEDE5F130 belongs to SEB AG in Rostock, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F130 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 130 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rostock |
| Country | Germany |
How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESSE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 5F Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 130 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC ESSEDE5F130?
ESSEDE5F130 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Rostock, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F130 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F130.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F130?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F130 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F130 if the recipient asks for it.
Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F130 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 130 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.