SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K94

ESSEDE51K94 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K94

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K94
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK94
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
K94 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 ESSEDE51K94?

The code ESSEDE51K94 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, a branch or department of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51K94?

ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51K94 points to SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ESSEDE51K94 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?

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

Do I need ESSEDE51K94 for a euro transfer 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 ESSEDE51K94.

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 does each part of ESSEDE51K94 stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and K94 identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb.

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