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SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L46

ESSEDE51L46 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L46
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL46
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
L46 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 SWIFT code ESSEDE51L46?

The code ESSEDE51L46 belongs to SEB Tzn Mb, a unit of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in ESSEDE51L46 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 L46 is the code of the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

Do I need ESSEDE51L46 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ESSEDE51L46.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use ESSEDE51L46 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE51L46 against the details from SEB AG before you confirm.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L46?

ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L46 is SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51L46.

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