SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFF704

DAKVDEFF704 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFF704

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFF704
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch code704
BankClearstream Banking AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DAKV Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
704 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFF704?

DAKVDEFF704 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearstream Banking AG, part of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Clearstream Banking AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use DAKVDEFF704 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DAKVDEFF704 against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before you confirm.

What does each part of DAKVDEFF704 mean?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 704 identifies the department Clearstream Banking AG.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFF704?

DAKVDEFF is the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFF704 is Clearstream Banking AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DAKVDEFF704 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need DAKVDEFF704 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need DAKVDEFF704.

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