SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W108
AARBDE5W108 belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5W108 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | 108 |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Aareal Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 5W Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 108 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/BIC code AARBDE5W108?
The code AARBDE5W108 belongs to Aareal Bank AG, a branch or department of Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in AARBDE5W108 stand for?
AARB is the bank code of Aareal Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, 5W is the code for the city or region and 108 identifies the department Aareal Bank AG.
Do I need AARBDE5W108 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need AARBDE5W108.
How long does a transfer to Aareal Bank AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5W108?
AARBDE5W points to the head office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5W108 points to Aareal Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AARBDE5W108 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Aareal Bank AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.