SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT36

DAKVDEFFT36 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT36
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT36
BankClearstream Banking AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
T36 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT36?

The code DAKVDEFFT36 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, a branch or department of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter DAKVDEFFT36 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DAKVDEFFT36 with the recipient before sending.

Does Clearstream Banking AG have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Clearstream Banking AG.

What do the letters in DAKVDEFFT36 mean?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T36 is the code of the branch Clearstream Banking AG.

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

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

Do I need DAKVDEFFT36 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DAKVDEFFT36.

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