SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K61
ESSEDE51K61 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K61 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- K61 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 ESSEDE51K61?
The code ESSEDE51K61 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, a unit 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 best way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often 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.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE51K61 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE51K61 against the details from SEB AG before sending.
Do I need ESSEDE51K61 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 ESSEDE51K61.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K61?
ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K61 points to SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE51K61 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.