SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF269
DRESDEFF269 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF269 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 269 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wolfsburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 269 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/BIC code DRESDEFF269?
DRESDEFF269 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wolfsburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF269 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF269 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF269 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 still need DRESDEFF269.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF269?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF269 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF269.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF269 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 269 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.