SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF334
DRESDEFF334 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Velbert, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF334 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 334 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Velbert |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 334 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 BIC DRESDEFF334?
DRESDEFF334 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Velbert, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF334 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF334.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF334 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF334 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of DRESDEFF334 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 334 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF334?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF334 points to 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 DRESDEFF334.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.