SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F351

ESSEDE5F351 belongs to SEB AG in Bocholt, Germany.

ESSEDE5F351

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F351
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code351
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityBocholt
CountryGermany

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.
351 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 code ESSEDE5F351?

ESSEDE5F351 identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Bocholt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F351?

ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F351 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F351.

Has SEB AG got more 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 do the letters in ESSEDE5F351 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 351 identifies the department SEB AG.

Do I need ESSEDE5F351 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 still need ESSEDE5F351.

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