SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT28
DAKVDEFFT28 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DAKVDEFFT28 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DAKVDEFF |
| Branch code | T28 |
| 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.
- T28 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 uses BIC DAKVDEFFT28?
DAKVDEFFT28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearstream Banking AG, part of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of DAKVDEFFT28 stand for?
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 T28 is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.
What happens if I use DAKVDEFFT28 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DAKVDEFFT28 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT28?
DAKVDEFF is the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT28 is Clearstream Banking AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DAKVDEFFT28 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need DAKVDEFFT28 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DAKVDEFFT28.
How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.