SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W700
AARBDE5W700 belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Muenchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5W700 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | 700 |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Muenchen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 700 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 code AARBDE5W700?
AARBDE5W700 identifies Aareal Bank AG, a branch or department of Aareal Bank AG in Muenchen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aareal Bank AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use AARBDE5W700 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AARBDE5W700 against the details from Aareal Bank AG before sending.
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.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5W700?
AARBDE5W is the head office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5W700 points to Aareal Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AARBDE5W700 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need AARBDE5W700 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need AARBDE5W700.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.