SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF181

DRESDEFF181 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Herzberg, Germany.

DRESDEFF181

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF181
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code181
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHerzberg
CountryGermany

How 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.
181 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 bank uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF181?

DRESDEFF181 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Herzberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF181?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF181 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF181 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of DRESDEFF181 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 181 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF181 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF181 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.