SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDKKKENS

ESSEDKKKENS belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

ESSEDKKKENS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDKKKENS
8-character codeESSEDKKK
Branch codeENS
BankSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken
BranchEnskilda Securities
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.
ENS 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 SWIFT code ESSEDKKKENS?

ESSEDKKKENS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Enskilda Securities, a branch or department of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen, Denmark. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need ESSEDKKKENS to send euros to Denmark?

Denmark belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDKKKENS.

How long does it take to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken?

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

What happens if I use ESSEDKKKENS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDKKKENS against the details from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken before you confirm.

Can I use ESSEDKKK instead of ESSEDKKKENS?

ESSEDKKK points to the head office of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, while ESSEDKKKENS points to Enskilda Securities. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDKKKENS.

What does each part of ESSEDKKKENS stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, DK stands for Denmark, KK is the location code and ENS identifies the department Enskilda Securities.

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