SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF399
DRESDEFF399 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Heinsberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF399 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 399 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Heinsberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 399 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 BIC DRESDEFF399?
DRESDEFF399 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Heinsberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF399 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF399 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
Do I need DRESDEFF399 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF399.
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.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF399 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 399 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF399?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF399 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF399.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.