SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF422

DRESDEFF422 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bottrop, Germany.

DRESDEFF422

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF422
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code422
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityBottrop
CountryGermany

The way 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.
422 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/BIC code DRESDEFF422?

The code DRESDEFF422 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bottrop, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF422?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF422 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF422 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF422 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF422 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more 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.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF422 mean?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 422 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF422 to send euros 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 DRESDEFF422.

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