SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F820
ESSEDE5F820 belongs to SEB AG in Erfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F820 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 820 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erfurt |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 820 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 is behind BIC ESSEDE5F820?
ESSEDE5F820 identifies SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Erfurt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ESSEDE5F820 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and 820 is the code of the department SEB AG.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F820 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE5F820 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Many banks 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.
Has SEB AG got 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.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.