SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFT78

DAKVDEFFT78 belongs to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DAKVDEFFT78

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFT78
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeT78
BankClearstream Banking AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
T78 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 bank is behind BIC DAKVDEFFT78?

DAKVDEFFT78 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearstream Banking AG, a unit of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DAKVDEFFT78 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DAKVDEFFT78.

Has Clearstream Banking AG got other 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Clearstream Banking AG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in DAKVDEFFT78 stand for?

DAKV is the bank code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and T78 is the code of the department Clearstream Banking AG.

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