SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT73

DAKVDEFFT73 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT73

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT73
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT73
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.
T73 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT73?

The code DAKVDEFFT73 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG, a unit of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFT73?

DAKVDEFF is the main office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFT73 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 DAKVDEFFT73.

Has Clearstream Banking AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 happens if I enter DAKVDEFFT73 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DAKVDEFFT73 against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before sending.

What do the letters in DAKVDEFFT73 mean?

DAKV is the bank code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T73 is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.

Do I need DAKVDEFFT73 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DAKVDEFFT73.

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