SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF440

DRESDEFF440 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dortmund, Germany.

DRESDEFF440

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF440
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code440
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityDortmund
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.
440 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 DRESDEFF440?

DRESDEFF440 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dortmund, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF440 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF440 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

Do I need DRESDEFF440 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 still need DRESDEFF440.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What does each part of DRESDEFF440 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 440 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

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