SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F550
ESSEDE5F550 belongs to SEB AG in Mainz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F550 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 550 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mainz |
| 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.
- 550 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 code ESSEDE5F550?
The code ESSEDE5F550 belongs to SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Mainz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F550 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE5F550 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F550?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F550 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F550 if the recipient asks for it.
Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F550 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F550.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.