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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F260

ESSEDE5F260 belongs to SEB AG in Goettingen, Germany.

ESSEDE5F260

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F260
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code260
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityGoettingen
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.
260 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 is behind BIC ESSEDE5F260?

ESSEDE5F260 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Goettingen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F260?

ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F260 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F260.

What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?

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 – the difference can be large.

Does SEB AG have other 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.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F260 mean?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 260 identifies the branch SEB AG.

Do I need ESSEDE5F260 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F260.

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