SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F515
ESSEDE5F515 belongs to SEB AG in Wetzlar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F515 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 515 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wetzlar |
| 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.
- 515 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 uses BIC ESSEDE5F515?
The code ESSEDE5F515 belongs to SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Wetzlar, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F515 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F515 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ESSEDE5F515 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F515.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.