SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L38
ESSEDE51L38 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51L38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | L38 |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | SEB Tzn Mb |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- L38 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 BIC ESSEDE51L38?
ESSEDE51L38 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 account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ESSEDE51L38 stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and L38 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.
What happens if I enter ESSEDE51L38 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE51L38 with the recipient before sending.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ESSEDE51L38 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE51L38.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L38?
ESSEDE51 is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L38 is SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51L38.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.