SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L33

ESSEDE51L33 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L33

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L33
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL33
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
L33 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L33?

ESSEDE51L33 identifies 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.

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 do the letters in ESSEDE51L33 stand for?

ESSE is the bank code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L33 is the code of the department SEB Tzn Mb.

Do I need ESSEDE51L33 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. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE51L33.

How long does it take to send money to SEB AG in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L33?

ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L33 is SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ESSEDE51L33 if the recipient asks for it.

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