SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K86
ESSEDE51K86 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51K86 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | K86 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- K86 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K86?
ESSEDE51K86 identifies SEB Tzn Mb, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K86?
ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K86 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE51K86 if the recipient asks for it.
Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What happens if I use ESSEDE51K86 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE51K86 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51K86 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and K86 identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb.
Do I need ESSEDE51K86 to send euros 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 still need ESSEDE51K86.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.