SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F666
ESSEDE5F666 belongs to SEB AG in Pforzheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F666 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 666 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pforzheim |
| Country | Germany |
The way the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 666 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/BIC code ESSEDE5F666?
ESSEDE5F666 identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Pforzheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F666 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE5F666 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.
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 does each part of ESSEDE5F666 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 666 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F666?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F666 points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE5F666 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE5F666 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE5F666.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.