SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F353
ESSEDE5F353 belongs to SEB AG in Moers, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F353 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 353 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Moers |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 353 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 ESSEDE5F353?
ESSEDE5F353 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Moers, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F353?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F353 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F353.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F353 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F353 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ESSEDE5F353 to send euros 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 still need ESSEDE5F353.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.