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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF259

DRESDEFF259 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hildesheim, Germany.

DRESDEFF259

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF259
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code259
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHildesheim
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.
259 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 BIC DRESDEFF259?

DRESDEFF259 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hildesheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need DRESDEFF259 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF259.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF259?

DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF259 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF259 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF259 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF259 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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