SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFSTO

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

DAKVDEFFSTO

Code details

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

The way 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.
STO 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFSTO?

The code DAKVDEFFSTO belongs to 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.

What does each part of DAKVDEFFSTO mean?

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

Has Clearstream Banking AG got other 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.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFSTO?

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

What happens if I enter DAKVDEFFSTO incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DAKVDEFFSTO against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before sending.

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

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

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