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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F460

ESSEDE5F460 belongs to SEB AG in Siegen, Germany.

ESSEDE5F460

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F460
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code460
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CitySiegen
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.
460 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 is behind SWIFT code ESSEDE5F460?

ESSEDE5F460 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Siegen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F460 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F460 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.

What do the letters in ESSEDE5F460 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 460 identifies the department SEB AG.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F460?

ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F460 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F460 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need ESSEDE5F460 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F460.

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