SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF424
DRESDEFF424 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Gladbeck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF424 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 424 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gladbeck |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 424 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF424?
The code DRESDEFF424 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Gladbeck, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need DRESDEFF424 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF424.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF424?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF424 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF424 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF424 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF424 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.