SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F660
ESSEDE5F660 belongs to SEB AG in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F660 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 660 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Karlsruhe |
| 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.
- 660 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE5F660?
ESSEDE5F660 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Karlsruhe, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE5F660 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE5F660.
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 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.
Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F660?
ESSEDE5F is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F660 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F660.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.