SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5F863
ESSEDE5F863 belongs to SEB AG in Zwickau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5F863 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | 863 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zwickau |
| 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.
- 863 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 uses BIC ESSEDE5F863?
ESSEDE5F863 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, part of SEB AG in Zwickau, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE5F863 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE5F863 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5F863?
ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5F863 is SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5F863 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE5F863 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 ESSEDE5F863.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5F863 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 863 is the code of the department SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.