SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F250
ESSEDE5F250 belongs to SEB AG in Hannover, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F250 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 250 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hannover |
| 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.
- 250 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE5F250?
The code ESSEDE5F250 belongs to SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Hannover, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F250 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 250 identifies the branch SEB AG.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F250 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F250 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F250?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F250 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F250 if the recipient asks for it.
Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.