SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFBE2

DAKVDEFFBE2 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFBE2

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFBE2
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeBE2
BankClearstream Banking AG
BranchT2s
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
BE2 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

Which branch uses BIC DAKVDEFFBE2?

DAKVDEFFBE2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of T2s, a branch or department of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Clearstream Banking AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Clearstream Banking AG.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFBE2?

DAKVDEFF is the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFBE2 points to T2s. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DAKVDEFFBE2.

Do I need DAKVDEFFBE2 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DAKVDEFFBE2.

How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in DAKVDEFFBE2 stand for?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and BE2 is the code of the department T2s.

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