SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFGCP

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

DAKVDEFFGCP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFGCP
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeGCP
BankClearstream Banking AG
Branch—
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.
GCP 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 is behind SWIFT code DAKVDEFFGCP?

DAKVDEFFGCP identifies Clearstream Banking AG, a branch or department of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFGCP?

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

Has Clearstream Banking AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of DAKVDEFFGCP stand for?

DAKV is the bank code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and GCP identifies the department Clearstream Banking AG.

How long does it take to send money to Clearstream Banking AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DAKVDEFFGCP to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DAKVDEFFGCP.

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