Allianz Global Investors GMBH SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Allianz Global Investors GMBH

If an invoice shows AGIDDEFB or AGIDDEFBXXX, you are looking at the same identifier for Allianz Global Investors GMBH in Germany. A SWIFT code tells every bank in the chain which institution should receive the money, much like a postcode for banks. You will need it mostly for payments that cross a border or a currency.

On this page you can read what the code is put together, when it matters and what else a transfer to or from Allianz Global Investors GMBH requires. Keep in mind that the SWIFT code just identifies the bank, not the account: the account number or IBAN does that part.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Criminals often send payment requests containing changed bank details, sometimes in an email that looks completely genuine. A correct SWIFT code says nothing about whether the request is genuine.

Before paying, confirm changed bank details by phone on a number you know, not one from the message. Pressure and requests to keep it quiet are warning signs. Acted too fast? Call your bank straight away and ask them to try to recall the payment and report the fraud.

Scams also work the other way. Someone claims to have sent too much and wants you to return the difference to a new account. A payment confirmation from the sender is no proof – check your own account.

How long does an international transfer to Allianz Global Investors GMBH take?

A SWIFT payment usually needs anywhere from one to several business days. Bank holidays in either country add extra days to the journey. Occasionally a bank wants to know about the purpose of a payment, which can hold things up.

Many banks are connected to SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Every gpi transfer carries a unique transaction reference, the UETR. Keep your transfer receipt – you will need it for any trace request.

A missing payment has to be investigated from the sending side on the basis of the transfer details. As a recipient, it helps to check your account to see a partial amount, since fees may have been deducted.

About this information

We gather bank codes from publicly available data and check them from time to time. It can happen that a code here is no longer current. Figures such as the number of codes are from our own dataset and may differ from what Allianz Global Investors GMBH publishes.

Treat this page as a starting point, rather than as the final word. GoldexPay is independent of Allianz Global Investors GMBH; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Spotted outdated information? Let us know through the contact page so we can correct it.

Paying into Allianz Global Investors GMBH in EUR

Most accounts at Allianz Global Investors GMBH are typically held in EUR, the national currency of Germany. Money sent in a different currency will be converted into EUR on its way to Allianz Global Investors GMBH, and whoever converts it chooses the rate. You rarely see a separate charge for that conversion; it is built into the rate.

Which bank converts the payment makes a difference, because each party uses its own rate. Often you pay less if you send EUR straight away through a transfer service with a good rate rather than letting the receiving bank convert.

Exchange rates change during the day. For recurring payments, small differences in the rate add up over time.

What to give a sender who pays you at Allianz Global Investors GMBH

When you expect a payment from another country, give the sender everything they need in one go. The basics are: the account holder’s name, IBAN or account number, AGIDDEFBXXX or AGIDDEFB and in many cases your postal address.

Certain banks want the bank’s address, so keep it at hand. Double-check every detail before you send them.

The amount you receive is often lower than what was sent. Fees for incoming transfers differ per bank; check the price list of Allianz Global Investors GMBH. Agree with the sender who covers the fees.

Before you send: check the Allianz Global Investors GMBH code

Have the recipient copy the bank details straight from their banking app. When the code you were given does not match AGIDDEFB or AGIDDEFBXXX, stop and ask: check with the recipient or with Allianz Global Investors GMBH directly.

With a wrong code, the transfer may get stuck, bounce back or end up costing more – sometimes after weeks of searching. Do not forget the IBAN: a mistake there is harder to correct than a wrong BIC.

An automatic check by your bank merely tells you that the IBAN is valid. More and more banks compare the payee name with the account before you confirm – do not ignore a mismatch warning. A small test payment can be worth it for a large first payment, even if it costs an extra fee.

Why Allianz Global Investors GMBH has an 8- and an 11-character code

The layout of a BIC is always the same: a bank code of four letters, a two-letter country code and two for the location. For Allianz Global Investors GMBH, the 8-character core is AGIDDEFB.

XXX at the end of AGIDDEFBXXX does not stand for a missing value or a mistake: it indicates the main office of Allianz Global Investors GMBH. Certain payment forms ask for 11 characters, and then you simply add XXX after AGIDDEFB.

As a rule the code is written in capitals, without spaces or dashes. Copying the code beats retyping it.

Paying Allianz Global Investors GMBH in euros within SEPA

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros within SEPA, the IBAN is usually enough.

A SWIFT code like AGIDDEFB does come into play for payments in other currencies. If your banking app asks for the BIC anyway, entering AGIDDEFB is fine.

Euro payments within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, and instant transfers in seconds where both banks support them. Charges on SEPA transfers are generally low, as long as no currency conversion is involved.

Head office or branch code at Allianz Global Investors GMBH?

We have 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Allianz Global Investors GMBH, spread over 3 cities. Besides the head office code AGIDDEFBXXX, there are codes for branches, departments or specific services.

If nobody asks you for a branch code, go with AGIDDEFBXXX. Only use a branch code when the account holder explicitly asks for it, for example on an invoice or in their bank details.

Unsure which code applies? Check with the recipient or the bank itself. Branch codes are more likely to be retired than AGIDDEFBXXX when a bank merges or closes offices.

Paying someone abroad from your Allianz Global Investors GMBH account

An international bank payment costs more than the fee suggests. On top of a fixed fee, correspondent or intermediary banks can take a cut, and if the money changes currency the bank usually uses a rate below the actual market rate.

The real cost is often in the rate, not in the fee: many banks convert using an exchange rate that includes a margin. An easy check: set the bank’s rate next to the mid-market rate for the same moment and look at the difference.

Money transfer services often offer rates closer to the mid-market rate with clearer fees. GoldexPay lists transfer providers side by side, showing the amount the recipient gets for the same amount sent. Choosing a specialist does not mean closing your account at Allianz Global Investors GMBH – you pay the provider from your own account.