SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF241

DRESDEFF241 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Cuxhaven, Germany.

DRESDEFF241

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF241
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code241
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityCuxhaven
CountryGermany

How 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.
241 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 DRESDEFF241?

DRESDEFF241 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Cuxhaven, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF241 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 241 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF241 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF241.

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