SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F602
ESSEDE5F602 belongs to SEB AG in Sindelfingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F602 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 602 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sindelfingen |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 602 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 BIC ESSEDE5F602?
ESSEDE5F602 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Sindelfingen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F602 stand for?
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 602 identifies the department SEB AG.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F602 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F602 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ESSEDE5F602 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 ESSEDE5F602.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.