SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5WCLE
AARBDE5WCLE belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARBDE5WCLE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARBDE5W |
| Branch code | CLE |
| Bank | Aareal Bank AG |
| Branch | Clearing |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| 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.
- CLE 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 SWIFT code AARBDE5WCLE?
AARBDE5WCLE identifies Clearing, a branch or department of Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need AARBDE5WCLE 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 do need AARBDE5WCLE.
How long does it take to send money to Aareal Bank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aareal Bank AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in AARBDE5WCLE stand for?
AARB is the institution code of Aareal Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5W is the code for the city or region and CLE is the code of the department Clearing.
Can I use AARBDE5W instead of AARBDE5WCLE?
AARBDE5W is the main office of Aareal Bank AG, while AARBDE5WCLE is Clearing. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AARBDE5WCLE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.