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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F680

ESSEDE5F680 belongs to SEB AG in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany.

ESSEDE5F680

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE5F680
8-character codeESSEDE5F
Branch code680
BankSEB AG
Branch—
CityFreiburg Im Breisgau
CountryGermany

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.
680 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 is behind BIC ESSEDE5F680?

The code ESSEDE5F680 belongs to SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.

What does each part of ESSEDE5F680 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 680 is the code of the branch SEB AG.

Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F680?

ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F680 points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE5F680.

What happens if I use ESSEDE5F680 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F680 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

Do I need ESSEDE5F680 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE5F680.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.