SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W200
AARBDE5W200 belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5W200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Aareal Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 200 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 AARBDE5W200?
The code AARBDE5W200 belongs to Aareal Bank AG, a branch or department of Aareal Bank AG in Hamburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of AARBDE5W200 stand for?
AARB is the bank code of Aareal Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, 5W is the location code and 200 is the code of the branch Aareal Bank AG.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5W200?
AARBDE5W is the main office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5W200 is Aareal Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AARBDE5W200 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Aareal Bank AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Aareal Bank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Aareal Bank AG.
Do I need AARBDE5W200 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need AARBDE5W200.
How long does a transfer to Aareal Bank AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.