SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFXXX

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

DAKVDEFFXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDAKVDEFFXXX
8-character codeDAKVDEFF
Branch codeXXX
BankClearstream Banking AG
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Clearstream Banking AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
XXX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DAKVDEFFXXX?

The code DAKVDEFFXXX belongs to the main office of Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Clearstream Banking AG.

What happens if I enter DAKVDEFFXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DAKVDEFFXXX against the details from Clearstream Banking AG before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Clearstream Banking AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DAKVDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need DAKVDEFFXXX.

Is DAKVDEFF and DAKVDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. DAKVDEFF is the 8-character version of DAKVDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Clearstream Banking AG in Frankfurt Am Main.

What does each part of DAKVDEFFXXX stand for?

DAKV is the institution code of Clearstream Banking AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and XXX means the main office.

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