SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W550
AARBDE5W550 belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Mainz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5W550 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | 550 |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mainz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Aareal Bank AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 550 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 BIC AARBDE5W550?
AARBDE5W550 identifies Aareal Bank AG, a unit of Aareal Bank AG in Mainz, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of AARBDE5W550 mean?
AARB is the bank code of Aareal Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5W is the code for the city or region and 550 identifies the department Aareal Bank AG.
Has Aareal Bank AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 13 SWIFT/BIC codes for Aareal Bank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter AARBDE5W550 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AARBDE5W550 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aareal Bank AG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5W550?
AARBDE5W points to the main office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5W550 is Aareal Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AARBDE5W550 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.