SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F520
ESSEDE5F520 belongs to SEB AG in Kassel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F520 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 520 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kassel |
| 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.
- 520 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 bank is behind BIC ESSEDE5F520?
ESSEDE5F520 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Kassel, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need ESSEDE5F520 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F520.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
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.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F520?
ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F520 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F520 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.