SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F506
ESSEDE5F506 belongs to SEB AG in Darmstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F506 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 506 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Darmstadt |
| 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.
- 506 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 code ESSEDE5F506?
ESSEDE5F506 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Darmstadt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F506?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F506 points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ESSEDE5F506 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need ESSEDE5F506 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F506.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.