SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF331
DRESDEFF331 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ennepetal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF331 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 331 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ennepetal |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 331 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 DRESDEFF331?
DRESDEFF331 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ennepetal, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need DRESDEFF331 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF331.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF331?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF331 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF331.
What is the best 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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got 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. All of them are listed on the page of 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.