SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT09

DAKVDEFFT09 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT09
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT09
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.
T09 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/BIC code DAKVDEFFT09?

The code DAKVDEFFT09 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, a unit of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use DAKVDEFFT09 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DAKVDEFFT09 against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before sending.

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

Banks often 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.

What does each part of DAKVDEFFT09 mean?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and T09 is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.

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

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

Do I need DAKVDEFFT09 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DAKVDEFFT09.

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