SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF309
DRESDEFF309 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF309 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 309 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Zw 55 |
| City | Duesseldorf |
| 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.
- 309 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 DRESDEFF309?
The code DRESDEFF309 belongs to Zw 55, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Duesseldorf, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF309 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. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF309.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF309?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF309 is Zw 55. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF309 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.