SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF306
DRESDEFF306 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Erkrath, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF306 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 306 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erkrath |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 306 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 uses BIC DRESDEFF306?
The code DRESDEFF306 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Erkrath, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need DRESDEFF306 to send euros 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 DRESDEFF306.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF306?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF306 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF306 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF306 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF306 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
What does each part of DRESDEFF306 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 306 is the code of the branch 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.