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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF388

DRESDEFF388 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Rheinbach, Germany.

DRESDEFF388

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF388
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code388
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityRheinbach
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.
388 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 code DRESDEFF388?

The code DRESDEFF388 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Rheinbach, 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?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF388 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF388 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF388?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF388 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF388 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of DRESDEFF388 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 388 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF388 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF388.

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