SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F434
ESSEDE5F434 belongs to SEB AG in Herne, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F434 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 434 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Herne |
| 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.
- 434 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE5F434?
ESSEDE5F434 identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Herne, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F434 mean?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 434 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F434?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F434 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F434.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F434 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F434 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.