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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF356

DRESDEFF356 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wesel, Germany.

DRESDEFF356

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF356
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code356
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityWesel
CountryGermany

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.
356 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFF356?

DRESDEFF356 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wesel, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF356?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF356 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 DRESDEFF356.

What does each part of DRESDEFF356 stand for?

DRES is the institution 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 356 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

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

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

Do I need DRESDEFF356 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF356.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.