SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F132
ESSEDE5F132 belongs to SEB AG in Wismar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F132 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 132 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wismar |
| 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.
- 132 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
What bank is behind BIC ESSEDE5F132?
ESSEDE5F132 identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Wismar, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F132 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F132.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F132 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F132 against the details from SEB AG before sending.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F132?
ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F132 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F132 if the recipient asks for it.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.