SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF183
DRESDEFF183 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bad Liebenwerda, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF183 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 183 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Liebenwerda |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 183 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 is behind SWIFT code DRESDEFF183?
DRESDEFF183 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bad Liebenwerda, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF183 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF183 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
What is the best 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF183 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF183.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF183?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF183 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF183 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.