SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF423

DRESDEFF423 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dorsten, Germany.

DRESDEFF423

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF423
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code423
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityDorsten
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.
423 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 bank uses BIC DRESDEFF423?

DRESDEFF423 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dorsten, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF423 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF423 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

What does each part of DRESDEFF423 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 423 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF423 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF423.

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