SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT64

DAKVDEFFT64 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT64

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT64
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT64
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.
T64 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 SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT64?

The code DAKVDEFFT64 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, a unit of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT64?

DAKVDEFF points to the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT64 is Clearstream Banking AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DAKVDEFFT64.

Do I need DAKVDEFFT64 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need DAKVDEFFT64.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Clearstream Banking AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What does each part of DAKVDEFFT64 mean?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and T64 identifies 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.