SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFVAU

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

DAKVDEFFVAU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFVAU
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeVAU
BankClearstream Banking AG
BranchVaults and Securities Deliveries
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
VAU 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 SWIFT code DAKVDEFFVAU?

The code DAKVDEFFVAU belongs to Vaults and Securities Deliveries, part of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use DAKVDEFF instead of DAKVDEFFVAU?

DAKVDEFF points to the head office of Clearstream Banking AG, while DAKVDEFFVAU points to Vaults and Securities Deliveries. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DAKVDEFFVAU if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of DAKVDEFFVAU stand for?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and VAU is the code of the department Vaults and Securities Deliveries.

Does Clearstream Banking AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 115 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearstream Banking AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clearstream Banking AG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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