SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F231

ESSEDE5F231 belongs to SEB AG in Bad Schwartau, Germany.

ESSEDE5F231

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F231
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code231
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityBad Schwartau
CountryGermany

The way the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
231 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F231?

The code ESSEDE5F231 belongs to SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Bad Schwartau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use ESSEDE5F231 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE5F231 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F231 stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 231 identifies the branch SEB AG.

Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Do I need ESSEDE5F231 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F231.

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