SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF381
DRESDEFF381 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bonn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF381 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 381 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Bad Godesberg |
| City | Bonn |
| 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.
- 381 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF381?
The code DRESDEFF381 belongs to Bad Godesberg, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bonn, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF381 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF381 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF381 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. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF381.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF381 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 381 is the code of the department Bad Godesberg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.