SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F653
ESSEDE5F653 belongs to SEB AG in Albstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F653 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 653 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Albstadt |
| 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.
- 653 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 ESSEDE5F653?
ESSEDE5F653 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Albstadt, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F653 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 653 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F653?
ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F653 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE5F653 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F653 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F653 against the details from SEB AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.