SWIFT/BIC code ESSESESMXXX
ESSESESMXXX belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Malmo, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSESESMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSESESM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Malmo |
| Country | Sweden |
How 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).
- SM 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESSESESMXXX?
ESSESESMXXX identifies the head office of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Malmo, Sweden. It is the code to use when a payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use ESSESESMXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSESESMXXX against the details from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken before sending.
Are ESSESESM and ESSESESMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ESSESESM is the 8-character version of ESSESESMXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Malmo.
Do I need ESSESESMXXX for a euro transfer to Sweden?
Sweden is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSESESMXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Sweden?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of ESSESESMXXX mean?
ESSE is the institution code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, SE stands for Sweden, SM is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.