SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFCON

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

DAKVDEFFCON

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFCON
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeCON
BankClearstream Banking AG
BranchCbf Contingency
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
CON 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFCON?

DAKVDEFFCON identifies Cbf Contingency, part 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 other 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.

What happens if I use DAKVDEFFCON incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DAKVDEFFCON with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in DAKVDEFFCON 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 CON identifies the branch Cbf Contingency.

Do I need DAKVDEFFCON 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 still need DAKVDEFFCON.

How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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