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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F480

ESSEDE5F480 belongs to SEB AG in Bielefeld, Germany.

ESSEDE5F480

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F480
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code480
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityBielefeld
CountryGermany

How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
480 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 BIC ESSEDE5F480?

The code ESSEDE5F480 belongs to SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Bielefeld, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F480 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 480 is the code of the branch SEB AG.

What happens if I use ESSEDE5F480 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F480 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

Do I need ESSEDE5F480 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F480.

How long does it take to send money to SEB AG?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F480?

ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F480 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F480.

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