SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K71
ESSEDE51K71 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K71 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K71 |
| 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.
- K71 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE51K71?
The code ESSEDE51K71 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 is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K71?
ESSEDE51 is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K71 points to SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE51K71 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51K71 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and K71 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.
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.
Do I need ESSEDE51K71 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE51K71.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.