SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF402
DRESDEFF402 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Emsdetten, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF402 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 402 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Emsdetten |
| 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.
- 402 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 uses BIC DRESDEFF402?
The code DRESDEFF402 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Emsdetten, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF402 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF402 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need DRESDEFF402 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF402.
What does each part of DRESDEFF402 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 402 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 usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF402?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF402 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF402 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.