SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT77
DAKVDEFFT77 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DAKVDEFFT77 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DAKVDEFF |
| Branch code | T77 |
| Bank | Clearstream Banking AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- T77 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 BIC DAKVDEFFT77?
The code DAKVDEFFT77 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.
Do I need DAKVDEFFT77 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DAKVDEFFT77.
How long does it take to send money to Clearstream Banking AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter DAKVDEFFT77 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DAKVDEFFT77 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clearstream Banking AG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of DAKVDEFFT77 mean?
DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and T77 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.