SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L28
ESSEDE51L28 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51L28 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | L28 |
| 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.
- L28 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 code ESSEDE51L28?
ESSEDE51L28 identifies SEB Tzn Mb, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L28?
ESSEDE51 points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L28 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ESSEDE51L28 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE51L28 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 ESSEDE51L28.
How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does SEB AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What does each part of ESSEDE51L28 mean?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L28 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.