SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F201
ESSEDE5F201 belongs to SEB AG in Norderstedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F201 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 201 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Norderstedt |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 201 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 branch uses BIC ESSEDE5F201?
ESSEDE5F201 identifies SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Norderstedt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F201 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 201 identifies the department SEB AG.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F201 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. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F201.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.