SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F508
ESSEDE5F508 belongs to SEB AG in Hanau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F508 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 508 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hanau |
| 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.
- 508 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F508?
ESSEDE5F508 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Hanau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F508 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F508 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F508 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 508 identifies the department SEB AG.
Do I need ESSEDE5F508 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F508.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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.