SWIFT/BIC code ESSEDE51TZN

ESSEDE51TZN belongs to SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ESSEDE51TZN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSEDE51TZN
8-character codeESSEDE51
Branch codeTZN
BankSEB AG
BranchSEB Tzn Mb Ffm.
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.
TZN 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 BIC ESSEDE51TZN?

ESSEDE51TZN is the SWIFT/BIC code of SEB Tzn Mb Ffm., a branch or department of SEB AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

How long does a transfer to SEB AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need ESSEDE51TZN to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ESSEDE51TZN.

Can I use ESSEDE51 instead of ESSEDE51TZN?

ESSEDE51 points to the main office of SEB AG, while ESSEDE51TZN is SEB Tzn Mb Ffm.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ESSEDE51TZN.

What do the letters in ESSEDE51TZN mean?

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 TZN identifies the department SEB Tzn Mb Ffm..

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