SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L02

ESSEDE51L02 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L02

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L02
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL02
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
L02 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 ESSEDE51L02?

ESSEDE51L02 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51L02 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE51L02 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of ESSEDE51L02 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and L02 identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb.

Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

Do I need ESSEDE51L02 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE51L02.

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