Does Aareal Bank AG accept SEPA Instant?

Aareal Bank AG (AARBDE5WXXX, Wiesbaden, Germany) has been registered for SEPA Instant since 19 September 2023 according to the EPC register.

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Registered for SEPA Instant

Listed in the EPC SCT Inst register. Registration does not guarantee every transfer will be accepted.

Institution
Aareal Bank AG
BIC / SWIFT
AARBDE5WXXX
City
Wiesbaden
Country
Germany

SEPA scheme participation

SchemeStatusReadiness date
SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT)Registered28 January 2008
SEPA Instant (SCT Inst)Registered19 September 2023
SEPA Direct Debit CoreRegistered2 November 2009
SEPA Direct Debit B2BRegistered8 April 2013

Germany is in the euro area. Under Regulation (EU) 2024/886, its banks must be able to receive instant euro transfers since 9 January 2025 and send them since 9 October 2025. Payment and e-money institutions have until 9 April 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Aareal Bank AG accept SEPA Instant transfers?

It has been listed in the EPC SCT Inst register since 19 September 2023.

What is the BIC code of Aareal Bank AG?

AARBDE5WXXX.