SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5FOWN
ESSEDE5FOWN belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE5FOWN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE5F |
| Branch code | OWN |
| 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.
- OWN 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 SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE5FOWN?
ESSEDE5FOWN is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ESSEDE5F instead of ESSEDE5FOWN?
ESSEDE5F is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE5FOWN points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE5FOWN if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE5FOWN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE5FOWN.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 ESSEDE5FOWN mean?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the code for the city or region and OWN 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.