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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF442

DRESDEFF442 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Luenen, Germany.

DRESDEFF442

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF442
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code442
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityLuenen
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.
442 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 uses BIC DRESDEFF442?

DRESDEFF442 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Luenen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF442 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF442 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of DRESDEFF442 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 442 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF442?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF442 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF442.

Do I need DRESDEFF442 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF442.

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