SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF391
DRESDEFF391 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Eschweiler, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF391 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 391 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eschweiler |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 391 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 SWIFT code DRESDEFF391?
DRESDEFF391 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Eschweiler, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other 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 DRESDEFF391?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF391 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF391 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF391 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF391.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF391 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF391 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.