SWIFT / BIC Code
AKBADES1
AKTIVBANK AG
AKBADES1 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of AKTIVBANK AG, registered in Frankfurt am Main. Its bank code (BLZ) is 60030700, the code an IBAN at AKTIVBANK 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
AKBA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
S1: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
AKTIVBANK AG's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for AKTIVBANK AG?
AKBADES1. Written with the head-office branch code it is AKBADES1XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does AKBADES1 mean?
"AKBA" identifies AKTIVBANK AG, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "S1" is the location code.
What is AKTIVBANK AG's bank code (BLZ)?
60030700. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are AKTIVBANK AG IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 60030700 for AKTIVBANK AG) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to AKTIVBANK AG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists AKTIVBANK AG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 27 November 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does AKTIVBANK AG confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 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 AKTIVBANK AG's registered office?
Herriotstraße 1, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Herriotstraße 1, Frankfurt am Main as its address.