SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51K99

ESSEDE51K99 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51K99

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51K99
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeK99
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.
K99 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

What bank is behind BIC ESSEDE51K99?

ESSEDE51K99 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB Tzn Mb, a unit 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?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need ESSEDE51K99 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE51K99.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51K99 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE51K99 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

What does each part of ESSEDE51K99 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and K99 is the code of 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.