SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT38
DAKVDEFFT38 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DAKVDEFFT38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DAKVDEFF |
| Branch code | T38 |
| Bank | Clearstream Banking AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- T38 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 code DAKVDEFFT38?
DAKVDEFFT38 identifies 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.
How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DAKVDEFFT38 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DAKVDEFFT38.
Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT38?
DAKVDEFF is the main office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT38 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 DAKVDEFFT38.
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 do the letters in DAKVDEFFT38 mean?
DAKV is the bank code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T38 is the code of 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.