SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L22

ESSEDE51L22 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L22

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L22
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL22
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.
L22 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/BIC code ESSEDE51L22?

ESSEDE51L22 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.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51L22 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE51L22 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.

Do I need ESSEDE51L22 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE51L22.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does SEB AG have more 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 is the cheapest way to send money to SEB AG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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