SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L25

ESSEDE51L25 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L25

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L25
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL25
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
L25 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 ESSEDE51L25?

ESSEDE51L25 is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB Tzn Mb, a branch or department of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need ESSEDE51L25 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE51L25.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51L25 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ESSEDE51L25 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

What does each part of ESSEDE51L25 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L25 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

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