SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F380
ESSEDE5F380 belongs to SEB AG in Bonn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F380 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 380 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bonn |
| 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.
- 380 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 ESSEDE5F380?
The code ESSEDE5F380 belongs to SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Bonn, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F380 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F380 with the recipient before sending.
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 the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F380?
ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F380 points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ESSEDE5F380 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F380 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 380 is the code of the branch SEB AG.
Do I need ESSEDE5F380 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 ESSEDE5F380.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.