SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F570
ESSEDE5F570 belongs to SEB AG in Koblenz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F570 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 570 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Koblenz |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 570 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F570?
The code ESSEDE5F570 belongs to SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Koblenz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F570 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 570 is the code of the department SEB AG.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F570 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F570 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F570?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F570 is SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE5F570 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE5F570 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F570.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.