SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT13
DAKVDEFFT13 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DAKVDEFFT13 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DAKVDEFF |
| Branch code | T13 |
| Bank | Clearstream Banking AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- T13 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 code DAKVDEFFT13?
The code DAKVDEFFT13 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, part of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in DAKVDEFFT13 mean?
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 T13 identifies the branch Clearstream Banking AG.
Do I need DAKVDEFFT13 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DAKVDEFFT13.
How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Clearstream Banking AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT13?
DAKVDEFF is the main office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT13 is Clearstream Banking AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DAKVDEFFT13 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.