SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F501
ESSEDE5F501 belongs to SEB AG in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F501 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 501 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Homburg |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 501 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 code ESSEDE5F501?
ESSEDE5F501 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Bad Homburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F501 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F501.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F501 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 501 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. 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.