SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L21
ESSEDE51L21 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51L21 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | L21 |
| 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.
- L21 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 ESSEDE51L21?
ESSEDE51L21 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 recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What happens if I use ESSEDE51L21 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSEDE51L21 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51L21 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L21 is the code of the branch SEB Tzn Mb.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L21?
ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L21 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE51L21 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.