SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F370
ESSEDE5F370 belongs to SEB AG in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F370 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 370 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 370 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE5F370?
ESSEDE5F370 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F370 mean?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 370 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F370?
ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F370 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F370.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F370 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 ESSEDE5F370.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.