SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K88

ESSEDE51K88 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K88
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK88
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.
K88 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 ESSEDE51K88?

The code ESSEDE51K88 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need ESSEDE51K88 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE51K88.

What does each part of ESSEDE51K88 stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and K88 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has SEB AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51K88 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE51K88 with the recipient before sending.

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