SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51TEC
ESSEDE51TEC belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEDE51TEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEDE51 |
| Branch code | TEC |
| Bank | SEB AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- TEC 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 code ESSEDE51TEC?
ESSEDE51TEC identifies SEB AG, a branch or department of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51TEC?
ESSEDE51 is the head office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51TEC points to SEB AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ESSEDE51TEC if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ESSEDE51TEC for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ESSEDE51TEC.
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 2–4 business days.
Does SEB AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 254 SWIFT/BIC codes for SEB AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of SEB AG.
What does each part of ESSEDE51TEC stand for?
ESSE is the institution code of SEB AG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and TEC identifies the branch SEB AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.