SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF443

DRESDEFF443 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Unna, Germany.

DRESDEFF443

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF443
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code443
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityUnna
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
443 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 SWIFT code DRESDEFF443?

DRESDEFF443 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Unna, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF443 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF443 with the recipient before sending.

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

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

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF443 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF443.

What does each part of DRESDEFF443 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 443 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.