SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F590
ESSEDE5F590 belongs to SEB AG in Saarbruecken, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F590 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 590 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Saarbruecken |
| 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.
- 590 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 ESSEDE5F590?
ESSEDE5F590 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Saarbruecken, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F590 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F590 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
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.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F590 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 590 identifies the branch SEB AG.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F590 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F590.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.