SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF271

DRESDEFF271 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Salzgitter, Germany.

DRESDEFF271

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF271
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code271
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CitySalzgitter
CountryGermany

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.
271 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 branch is behind SWIFT code DRESDEFF271?

DRESDEFF271 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Salzgitter, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF271 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF271 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF271 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 271 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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).

Do I need DRESDEFF271 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF271.

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