SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDKKKXXX

ESSEDKKKXXX belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

ESSEDKKKXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDKKKXXX
8-character codeESSEDKKK
Branch codeXXX
BankSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken
BranchHead office
CityCopenhagen
CountryDenmark

How 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.
XXX 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 BIC ESSEDKKKXXX?

ESSEDKKKXXX identifies the main office of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen, Denmark. Use it when you send money to an account at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken.

What happens if I use ESSEDKKKXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDKKKXXX with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in ESSEDKKKXXX mean?

ESSE is the bank code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, DK is the ISO code of Denmark, KK is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Is ESSEDKKK and ESSEDKKKXXX the same code?

Yes. ESSEDKKK is the short version of ESSEDKKKXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Copenhagen.

Do I need ESSEDKKKXXX for a euro transfer to Denmark?

Denmark is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ESSEDKKKXXX.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.