SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F265
ESSEDE5F265 belongs to SEB AG in Osnabrueck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F265 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 265 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Osnabrueck |
| 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.
- 265 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/BIC code ESSEDE5F265?
ESSEDE5F265 identifies SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Osnabrueck, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F265 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 265 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F265?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F265 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F265 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.