SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K52

ESSEDE51K52 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K52
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK52
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
K52 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 code ESSEDE51K52?

ESSEDE51K52 identifies 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 is the best way to send money to SEB AG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of ESSEDE51K52 mean?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and K52 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K52?

ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K52 points to SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE51K52 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51K52 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE51K52 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

How long does it take to send money to SEB AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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