SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K31
ESSEDE51K31 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K31 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the SEB AG 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- K31 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 BIC ESSEDE51K31?
ESSEDE51K31 identifies SEB Tzn Mb, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51K31 mean?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and K31 is the code of the department SEB Tzn Mb.
What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ESSEDE51K31 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 do need ESSEDE51K31.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.