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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F551

ESSEDE5F551 belongs to SEB AG in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

ESSEDE5F551

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F551
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code551
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityKaiserslautern
CountryGermany

The way 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.
551 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 ESSEDE5F551?

ESSEDE5F551 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F551 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F551 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?

Banks often 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.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F551 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 551 is the code of the branch SEB AG.

Do I need ESSEDE5F551 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F551.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F551?

ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F551 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F551 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.