SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K40
ESSEDE51K40 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K40 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K40 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the SEB AG 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- K40 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 branch is behind SWIFT code ESSEDE51K40?
The code ESSEDE51K40 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, a branch or department of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ESSEDE51K40 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE51K40 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ESSEDE51K40 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE51K40.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K40?
ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K40 is SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51K40.
What does each part of ESSEDE51K40 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and K40 is the code of the branch SEB Tzn Mb.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.