SWIFT/BIC code ESSESESSENS

ESSESESSENS belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in Stockholm, Sweden.

ESSESESSENS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSESESSENS
8-character codeESSESESS
Branch codeENS
BankSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
BranchEnskilda Securities
CityStockholm
CountrySweden

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.
ENS 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 ESSESESSENS?

ESSESESSENS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Enskilda Securities, a unit of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in Stockholm, Sweden. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in Sweden?

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.

What happens if I enter ESSESESSENS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSESESSENS with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need ESSESESSENS to send euros to Sweden?

Sweden belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSESESSENS.

What does each part of ESSESESSENS stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, SE is the ISO code of Sweden, SS is the location code and ENS identifies the department Enskilda Securities.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.