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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF205

DRESDEFF205 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Buxtehude, Germany.

DRESDEFF205

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF205
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code205
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityBuxtehude
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.
205 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 DRESDEFF205?

DRESDEFF205 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Buxtehude, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF205 for a euro transfer 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 DRESDEFF205.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF205 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF205 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF205 stand for?

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 205 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF205?

DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF205 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF205 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.