SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F661
ESSEDE5F661 belongs to SEB AG in Offenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F661 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 661 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Offenburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 661 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 bank is behind SWIFT code ESSEDE5F661?
ESSEDE5F661 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Offenburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ESSEDE5F661 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F661 with the recipient before sending.
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.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE5F661 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5F661.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F661 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 661 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.