SWIFT/BIC code XETRDEF1XXX
XETRDEF1XXX belongs to Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XETRDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XETRDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XETR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 institution is behind BIC XETRDEF1XXX?
XETRDEF1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft.
Does Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – XETRDEF1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use XETRDEF1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check XETRDEF1XXX against the details from Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft before you confirm.
What does each part of XETRDEF1XXX mean?
XETR is the institution code of Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Clearstream Banking Aktiengesellschaft in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need XETRDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need XETRDEF1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.