SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT21
DAKVDEFFT21 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DAKVDEFFT21 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DAKVDEFF |
| Branch code | T21 |
| Bank | Clearstream Banking AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- T21 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 DAKVDEFFT21?
The code DAKVDEFFT21 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, a branch or department of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DAKVDEFFT21 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 DAKVDEFFT21.
What happens if I use DAKVDEFFT21 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DAKVDEFFT21 with the recipient before sending.
Does Clearstream Banking AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 does each part of DAKVDEFFT21 mean?
DAKV is the bank code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T21 identifies the branch Clearstream Banking AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.