SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F631
ESSEDE5F631 belongs to SEB AG in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F631 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 631 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Friedrichshafen |
| 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.
- 631 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 BIC ESSEDE5F631?
ESSEDE5F631 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F631 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 631 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Do I need ESSEDE5F631 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F631.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F631 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F631 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.