SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K51
ESSEDE51K51 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K51 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K51 |
| 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.
- K51 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 is behind BIC ESSEDE51K51?
The code ESSEDE51K51 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ESSEDE51K51 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE51K51.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of ESSEDE51K51 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and K51 identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K51?
ESSEDE51 is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K51 is SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE51K51 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.