SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F655
ESSEDE5F655 belongs to SEB AG in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F655 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 655 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Villingen-Schwenningen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 655 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 uses SWIFT code ESSEDE5F655?
ESSEDE5F655 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F655 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 655 identifies the department SEB AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ESSEDE5F655 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F655.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.