SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5W860
AARBDE5W860 belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5W860 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | 860 |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leipzig |
| 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.
- 860 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 AARBDE5W860?
The code AARBDE5W860 belongs to Aareal Bank AG, a unit of Aareal Bank AG in Leipzig, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use AARBDE5W860 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AARBDE5W860 with the recipient before sending.
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.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5W860?
AARBDE5W points to the head office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5W860 is Aareal Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AARBDE5W860 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Aareal Bank AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need AARBDE5W860 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need AARBDE5W860.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.