SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDKKKCLS

ESSEDKKKCLS belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

ESSEDKKKCLS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDKKKCLS
8-character codeESSEDKKK
Branch codeCLS
BankSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Branch—
CityCopenhagen
CountryDenmark

The way the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ESSE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DK Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
KK Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CLS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDKKKCLS?

ESSEDKKKCLS identifies Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, a branch or department of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen, Denmark. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of ESSEDKKKCLS stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, DK stands for Denmark, KK is the location code and CLS is the code of the branch Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken.

What happens if I use ESSEDKKKCLS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDKKKCLS against the details from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken before you confirm.

Can I use ESSEDKKK instead of ESSEDKKKCLS?

ESSEDKKK points to the head office of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, while ESSEDKKKCLS points to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ESSEDKKKCLS if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need ESSEDKKKCLS to send euros to Denmark?

Denmark is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDKKKCLS.

How long does a transfer to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.