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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K57

ESSEDE51K57 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K57

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K57
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK57
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
K57 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 ESSEDE51K57?

The code ESSEDE51K57 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 happens if I use ESSEDE51K57 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE51K57 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K57?

ESSEDE51 points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K57 is SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE51K57 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of ESSEDE51K57 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and K57 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

Do I need ESSEDE51K57 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to 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 ESSEDE51K57.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.