SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F430
ESSEDE5F430 belongs to SEB AG in Bochum, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F430 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 430 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bochum |
| 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.
- 430 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 ESSEDE5F430?
ESSEDE5F430 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Bochum, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F430 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F430.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F430 mean?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 430 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Does SEB AG have 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. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.