SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L45

ESSEDE51L45 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L45

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L45
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL45
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
L45 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/BIC code ESSEDE51L45?

The code ESSEDE51L45 belongs to 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.

What does each part of ESSEDE51L45 stand for?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and L45 identifies the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE51L45 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ESSEDE51L45 with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?

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

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L45?

ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L45 is SEB Tzn Mb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51L45.

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