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SWIFT/BIC code AARBDE5WXXX

AARBDE5WXXX belongs to Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden, Germany.

AARBDE5WXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAARBDE5WXXX
8-character codeAARBDE5W
Branch codeXXX
BankAareal Bank AG
BranchHead office
CityWiesbaden
CountryGermany

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.
XXX 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 BIC AARBDE5WXXX?

AARBDE5WXXX identifies the headquarters of Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden, Germany. Use it when a payment to Aareal Bank AG does not need a specific branch.

Is AARBDE5W and AARBDE5WXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. AARBDE5W is the short version of AARBDE5WXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Aareal Bank AG in Wiesbaden.

How long does it take to send money to Aareal Bank AG?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need AARBDE5WXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need AARBDE5WXXX.

What happens if I enter AARBDE5WXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AARBDE5WXXX against the details from Aareal Bank AG before sending.

What do the letters in AARBDE5WXXX mean?

AARB is the bank code of Aareal Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, 5W is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.