SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L17
ESSEDE51L17 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51L17 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | L17 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- L17 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 ESSEDE51L17?
ESSEDE51L17 identifies SEB Tzn Mb, part of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need ESSEDE51L17 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE51L17.
What is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51L17 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and L17 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.