SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F251
ESSEDE5F251 belongs to SEB AG in Laatzen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F251 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 251 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Laatzen |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 251 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 BIC ESSEDE5F251?
ESSEDE5F251 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Laatzen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F251 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F251 against the details from SEB AG before sending.
Do I need ESSEDE5F251 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F251.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F251?
ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F251 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F251 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F251 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 251 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.