SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF221
DRESDEFF221 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Elmshorn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF221 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 221 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Elmshorn |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 221 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 is behind SWIFT code DRESDEFF221?
The code DRESDEFF221 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Elmshorn, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF221 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF221.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF221 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 221 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF221?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF221 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF221 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.