SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K53
ESSEDE51K53 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K53 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K53 |
| 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.
- K53 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 uses SWIFT code ESSEDE51K53?
ESSEDE51K53 identifies SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K53?
ESSEDE51 is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K53 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE51K53 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE51K53 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE51K53.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51K53 stand for?
ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and K53 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.
Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.