SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F601
ESSEDE5F601 belongs to SEB AG in Esslingen (Neckar), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F601 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 601 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Esslingen (Neckar) |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 601 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 uses SWIFT code ESSEDE5F601?
The code ESSEDE5F601 belongs to SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Esslingen (Neckar), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F601 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F601.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F601 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 601 is the code of the branch SEB AG.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F601 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F601 against the details from SEB AG before sending.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F601?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F601 points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE5F601 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.