SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F502
ESSEDE5F502 belongs to SEB AG in Neu-Isenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F502 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 502 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Neu-Isenburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 502 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F502?
ESSEDE5F502 identifies SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need ESSEDE5F502 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F502.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F502 mean?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 502 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F502?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F502 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F502.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.