SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT54

DAKVDEFFT54 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT54

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT54
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT54
BankClearstream Banking AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
T54 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 DAKVDEFFT54?

DAKVDEFFT54 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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 use DAKVDEFFT54 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DAKVDEFFT54 against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before sending.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT54?

DAKVDEFF is the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT54 is Clearstream Banking AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DAKVDEFFT54.

How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DAKVDEFFT54 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DAKVDEFFT54.

Does Clearstream Banking AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Clearstream Banking AG.

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