SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF180

DRESDEFF180 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Cottbus, Germany.

DRESDEFF180

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF180
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code180
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityCottbus
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
180 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 BIC DRESDEFF180?

DRESDEFF180 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Cottbus, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need DRESDEFF180 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF180.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF180 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF180 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF180?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF180 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF180 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF180 mean?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 180 identifies the department 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.