SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F371
ESSEDE5F371 belongs to SEB AG in Bruehl, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F371 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 371 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bruehl |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 371 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 BIC ESSEDE5F371?
ESSEDE5F371 identifies SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Bruehl, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need ESSEDE5F371 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F371.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F371?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F371 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F371 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F371 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 371 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.