SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT16

DAKVDEFFT16 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT16
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT16
BankClearstream Banking AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
T16 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 is behind BIC DAKVDEFFT16?

DAKVDEFFT16 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.

Has Clearstream Banking AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Clearstream Banking AG.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DAKVDEFFT16 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need DAKVDEFFT16.

What happens if I use DAKVDEFFT16 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DAKVDEFFT16 against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before sending.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT16?

DAKVDEFF points to the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT16 is Clearstream Banking AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DAKVDEFFT16 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.