SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFSLS

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

DAKVDEFFSLS

Code details

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

How the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
SLS 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 DAKVDEFFSLS?

The code DAKVDEFFSLS belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, a unit of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter DAKVDEFFSLS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DAKVDEFFSLS with the recipient before sending.

Does Clearstream Banking AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clearstream Banking AG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of DAKVDEFFSLS mean?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and SLS is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFSLS?

DAKVDEFF is the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFSLS points to Clearstream Banking AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DAKVDEFFSLS if the recipient asks for it.

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