SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F420
ESSEDE5F420 belongs to SEB AG in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F420 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 420 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gelsenkirchen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 420 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F420?
The code ESSEDE5F420 belongs to SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F420 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 420 is the code of the department SEB AG.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F420 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F420 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F420?
ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F420 points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F420.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.