SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF240
DRESDEFF240 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Lueneburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lueneburg |
| 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.
- 240 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/BIC code DRESDEFF240?
The code DRESDEFF240 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Lueneburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need DRESDEFF240 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF240.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF240?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF240 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF240.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF240 mean?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 240 is the code of 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.