SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F302

ESSEDE5F302 belongs to SEB AG in Langenfeld, Germany.

ESSEDE5F302

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F302
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code302
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityLangenfeld
CountryGermany

The way 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.
302 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 BIC ESSEDE5F302?

ESSEDE5F302 identifies SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Langenfeld, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.

What happens if I use ESSEDE5F302 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F302 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F302?

ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F302 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F302.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F302 stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 302 identifies the branch SEB AG.

Do I need ESSEDE5F302 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F302.

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