SWIFT/BIC code ESSESESGXXX
ESSESESGXXX belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Goteborg, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSESESGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSESESG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Goteborg |
| Country | Sweden |
The way the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESSE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SG 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code ESSESESGXXX?
ESSESESGXXX identifies the headquarters of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Goteborg, Sweden. Use it when a payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Sweden?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swedish Krona with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ESSESESG and ESSESESGXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ESSESESG is the short version of ESSESESGXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Goteborg.
How long does a transfer to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken take in Sweden?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSESESGXXX to send euros to Sweden?
Sweden belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSESESGXXX.
What happens if I enter ESSESESGXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSESESGXXX against the details from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.