SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF161
DRESDEFF161 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Belzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Belzig |
| 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.
- 161 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 DRESDEFF161?
DRESDEFF161 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Belzig, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF161 stand for?
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 161 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF161?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF161 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF161.
Do I need DRESDEFF161 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF161.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF161 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF161 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.