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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K55

ESSEDE51K55 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K55

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K55
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK55
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
K55 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 BIC ESSEDE51K55?

ESSEDE51K55 identifies 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.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K55?

ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K55 points to SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51K55.

What does each part of ESSEDE51K55 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and K55 identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb.

Has SEB AG got other 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.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE51K55 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE51K55 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need ESSEDE51K55 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE51K55.

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