SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F512
ESSEDE5F512 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F512 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 512 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | Sap |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| 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.
- 512 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 BIC ESSEDE5F512?
The code ESSEDE5F512 belongs to Sap, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F512 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F512.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F512 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 512 is the code of the department Sap.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F512 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE5F512 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.