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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F441

ESSEDE5F441 belongs to SEB AG in Luenen, Germany.

ESSEDE5F441

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F441
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code441
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityLuenen
CountryGermany

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.
441 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 ESSEDE5F441?

ESSEDE5F441 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Luenen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F441 mean?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 441 identifies the branch SEB AG.

What happens if I use ESSEDE5F441 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F441 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need ESSEDE5F441 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 ESSEDE5F441.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F441?

ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F441 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F441.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.