SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K49

ESSEDE51K49 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K49

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K49
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK49
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
K49 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/BIC code ESSEDE51K49?

ESSEDE51K49 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in ESSEDE51K49 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 K49 is the code of the department SEB Tzn Mb.

Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE51K49 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE51K49 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

Do I need ESSEDE51K49 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE51K49.

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