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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F160

ESSEDE5F160 belongs to SEB AG in Potsdam, Germany.

ESSEDE5F160

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F160
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code160
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityPotsdam
CountryGermany

How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
160 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 ESSEDE5F160?

ESSEDE5F160 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Potsdam, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F160?

ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F160 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F160.

What happens if I use ESSEDE5F160 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE5F160 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

What do the letters in ESSEDE5F160 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 160 is the code of the branch SEB AG.

Do I need ESSEDE5F160 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F160.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.