SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF159
DRESDEFF159 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zehdenick, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zehdenick |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 159 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF159?
The code DRESDEFF159 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zehdenick, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF159 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 159 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF159 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF159.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF159 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF159 with the recipient before sending.
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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.