SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF426

DRESDEFF426 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Recklinghausen, Germany.

DRESDEFF426

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF426
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code426
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityRecklinghausen
CountryGermany

The way 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.
426 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 DRESDEFF426?

DRESDEFF426 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Recklinghausen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF426 mean?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 426 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need DRESDEFF426 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF426.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF426 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF426 with the recipient before sending.

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