SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K68

ESSEDE51K68 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K68

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K68
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK68
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.
K68 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 bank is behind BIC ESSEDE51K68?

ESSEDE51K68 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB Tzn Mb, part 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 cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?

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

What do the letters in ESSEDE51K68 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and K68 identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb.

Do I need ESSEDE51K68 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE51K68.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.