SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F391
ESSEDE5F391 belongs to SEB AG in Dueren, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F391 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 391 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dueren |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 391 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 branch is behind BIC ESSEDE5F391?
ESSEDE5F391 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Dueren, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F391?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F391 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE5F391 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE5F391 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F391.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F391 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 391 is the code of the branch SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.