SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F271
ESSEDE5F271 belongs to SEB AG in Salzgitter, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F271 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 271 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Salzgitter |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 271 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 ESSEDE5F271?
ESSEDE5F271 identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Salzgitter, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F271?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F271 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F271 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F271 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F271 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F271 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 271 identifies the department SEB AG.
Does SEB AG have other 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.