SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L11

ESSEDE51L11 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L11

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L11
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL11
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
L11 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 ESSEDE51L11?

ESSEDE51L11 identifies SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in ESSEDE51L11 mean?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L11 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L11?

ESSEDE51 is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L11 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ESSEDE51L11 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to SEB AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51L11 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE51L11 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.