SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT20

DAKVDEFFT20 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT20
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT20
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.
T20 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 BIC DAKVDEFFT20?

DAKVDEFFT20 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.

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.

What is the best 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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT20?

DAKVDEFF points to the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT20 is Clearstream Banking AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DAKVDEFFT20 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in DAKVDEFFT20 mean?

DAKV is the bank code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T20 is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.

What happens if I use DAKVDEFFT20 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DAKVDEFFT20 against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before sending.

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