SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K79

ESSEDE51K79 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K79
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK79
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.
K79 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 branch is behind SWIFT code ESSEDE51K79?

The code ESSEDE51K79 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in ESSEDE51K79 mean?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and K79 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE51K79 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE51K79 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

Does SEB AG have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need ESSEDE51K79 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. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE51K79.

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