SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L26

ESSEDE51L26 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L26

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L26
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL26
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
L26 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 ESSEDE51L26?

ESSEDE51L26 identifies 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 happens if I enter ESSEDE51L26 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE51L26 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of ESSEDE51L26 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L26 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

Does SEB AG have more 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.

What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L26?

ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L26 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51L26.

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