SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W250
AARBDE5W250 belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Hannover, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5W250 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | 250 |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hannover |
| 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.
- 250 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W250?
AARBDE5W250 identifies Aareal Bank AG, a unit of Aareal Bank AG in Hannover, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Aareal Bank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Aareal Bank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use AARBDE5W250 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AARBDE5W250 against the details from Aareal Bank AG before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Aareal Bank AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need AARBDE5W250 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need AARBDE5W250.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5W250?
AARBDE5W is the main office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5W250 points to Aareal Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AARBDE5W250.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.