SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L12
ESSEDE51L12 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51L12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | L12 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- L12 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 uses BIC ESSEDE51L12?
The code ESSEDE51L12 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Has SEB AG got 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.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51L12 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and L12 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L12?
ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L12 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE51L12 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.