SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51L50

ESSEDE51L50 belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51L50

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51L50
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeL50
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.
L50 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 ESSEDE51L50?

The code ESSEDE51L50 belongs to 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.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take in Germany?

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

Do I need ESSEDE51L50 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSEDE51L50.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51L50?

ESSEDE51 is the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51L50 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 ESSEDE51L50.

Does SEB AG have 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.

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