SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF280
DRESDEFF280 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Delmenhorst, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF280 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 280 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Delmenhorst |
| 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.
- 280 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 code DRESDEFF280?
DRESDEFF280 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Delmenhorst, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFF280 stand for?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 280 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF280 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 DRESDEFF280.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.