SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF291

DRESDEFF291 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Verden, Germany.

DRESDEFF291

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF291
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code291
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityVerden
CountryGermany

The way 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.
291 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/BIC code DRESDEFF291?

DRESDEFF291 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Verden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF291 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 291 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF291 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF291 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need DRESDEFF291 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF291.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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.