SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F654
ESSEDE5F654 belongs to SEB AG in Reutlingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F654 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 654 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Reutlingen |
| Country | Germany |
How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 654 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 ESSEDE5F654?
ESSEDE5F654 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Reutlingen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ESSEDE5F654 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F654.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F654?
ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F654 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F654.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.