SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F482
ESSEDE5F482 belongs to SEB AG in Herford, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F482 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 482 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Herford |
| 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.
- 482 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 ESSEDE5F482?
The code ESSEDE5F482 belongs to SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Herford, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F482 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE5F482 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need ESSEDE5F482 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F482.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F482?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F482 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F482 if the recipient 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.