SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F280
ESSEDE5F280 belongs to SEB AG in Oldenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F280 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 280 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oldenburg |
| 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.
- 280 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F280?
ESSEDE5F280 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Oldenburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F280 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 280 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F280?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F280 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F280.
Do I need ESSEDE5F280 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE5F280.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has SEB AG got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.