SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5FCOL
ESSEDE5FCOL belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5FCOL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | COL |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| 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.
- COL 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5FCOL?
ESSEDE5FCOL identifies SEB AG, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ESSEDE5FCOL stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and COL is the code of the department SEB AG.
Do I need ESSEDE5FCOL to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE5FCOL.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5FCOL?
ESSEDE5F points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5FCOL points to SEB AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE5FCOL if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.