SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF140
DRESDEFF140 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Schwerin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 140 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwerin |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 140 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 branch uses BIC DRESDEFF140?
DRESDEFF140 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Schwerin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need DRESDEFF140 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF140.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF140?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF140 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF140 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.