SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF100
DRESDEFF100 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Filiale Berlin I |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DRES 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.
- 100 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 uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF100?
The code DRESDEFF100 belongs to Filiale Berlin I, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF100 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF100.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF100 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 100 identifies the branch Filiale Berlin I.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF100 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF100 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.