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SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT26

DAKVDEFFT26 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT26

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT26
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT26
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.
T26 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 branch is behind BIC DAKVDEFFT26?

DAKVDEFFT26 identifies Clearstream Banking AG, part of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Clearstream Banking AG got more 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 does each part of DAKVDEFFT26 stand for?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T26 is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.

Do I need DAKVDEFFT26 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DAKVDEFFT26.

How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT26?

DAKVDEFF points to the main office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT26 is Clearstream Banking AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DAKVDEFFT26.

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