SWIFT/BIC code ESSESESSCLS
ESSESESSCLS belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in Stockholm, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSESESSCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSESESS |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
How the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 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).
- SS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 uses SWIFT code ESSESESSCLS?
ESSESESSCLS identifies Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, a branch or department of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in Stockholm, Sweden. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swedish Krona with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of ESSESESSCLS stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, SE is the ISO code of Sweden, SS is the code for the city or region and CLS is the code of the branch Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB.
What happens if I use ESSESESSCLS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSESESSCLS against the details from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB before you confirm.
Can I use ESSESESS instead of ESSESESSCLS?
ESSESESS points to the main office of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, while ESSESESSCLS is Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSESESSCLS if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.