SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F860
ESSEDE5F860 belongs to SEB AG in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F860 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 860 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leipzig |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 860 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 ESSEDE5F860?
The code ESSEDE5F860 belongs to SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Leipzig, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
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.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F860?
ESSEDE5F points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F860 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F860 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F860 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE5F860 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F860 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and 860 identifies the branch SEB AG.
Has SEB AG got 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. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.