SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L47

ESSEDE51L47 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L47

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L47
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL47
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the SEB AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
L47 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

What bank uses SWIFT code ESSEDE51L47?

ESSEDE51L47 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.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L47?

ESSEDE51 points to the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L47 points to SEB Tzn Mb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51L47.

What is the best way to send money to SEB AG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter ESSEDE51L47 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ESSEDE51L47 against the details from SEB AG before sending.

Has SEB AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in ESSEDE51L47 mean?

ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and L47 is the code of the branch SEB Tzn Mb.

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