SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F437
ESSEDE5F437 belongs to SEB AG in Luedenscheid, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F437 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 437 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Luedenscheid |
| 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.
- 437 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F437?
ESSEDE5F437 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Luedenscheid, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has SEB AG got 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.
Do I need ESSEDE5F437 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE5F437.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
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 ESSEDE5F437?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F437 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F437 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.