SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F513
ESSEDE5F513 belongs to SEB AG in Giessen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F513 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 513 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Giessen |
| Country | Germany |
How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 513 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 ESSEDE5F513?
ESSEDE5F513 identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Giessen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F513 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F513 with the recipient before sending.
Does SEB AG have other 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.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F513 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 513 is the code of the branch SEB AG.
Do I need ESSEDE5F513 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F513.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.