SWIFT/BIC code ESSEGB31XXX
ESSEGB31XXX belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEGB31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEGB31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 institution uses BIC ESSEGB31XXX?
ESSEGB31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ).
Does Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ESSEGB31XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are ESSEGB31 and ESSEGB31XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ESSEGB31 is the short version of ESSEGB31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) in London.
Do I need ESSEGB31XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEGB31XXX.
How long does a transfer to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ESSEGB31XXX stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ), GB stands for United Kingdom, 31 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.