SWIFT / BIC Code
AARBDE5W
SEPA MemberAareal Bank AG
AARBDE5W is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Aareal Bank AG, registered in Wiesbaden. Its bank code (BLZ) is 51010400, the code an IBAN at Aareal Bank AG carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
AARB: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
5W: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Aareal Bank AG's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Aareal Bank AG?
AARBDE5W. Written with the head-office branch code it is AARBDE5WXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does AARBDE5W mean?
"AARB" identifies Aareal Bank AG, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "5W" is the location code.
What is Aareal Bank AG's bank code (BLZ)?
51010400. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Aareal Bank AG IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 51010400 for Aareal Bank AG) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Aareal Bank AG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Aareal Bank AG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 19 September 2023, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Aareal Bank AG confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 17 July 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Aareal Bank AG's registered office?
Paulinenstraße 15, 65189 Wiesbaden, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Paulinenstrasse 15, Wiesbaden as its address.