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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F362

ESSEDE5F362 belongs to SEB AG in Muelheim (Ruhr), Germany.

ESSEDE5F362

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F362
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code362
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityMuelheim (Ruhr)
CountryGermany

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.
362 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE5F362?

ESSEDE5F362 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Muelheim (Ruhr), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in ESSEDE5F362 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 362 is the code of the branch SEB AG.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F362?

ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F362 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F362.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F362 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F362 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need ESSEDE5F362 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 ESSEDE5F362.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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