SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF447
DRESDEFF447 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dortmund, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF447 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 447 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Zw 57 |
| City | Dortmund |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 447 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 is behind SWIFT code DRESDEFF447?
DRESDEFF447 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zw 57, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dortmund, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF447 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF447.
What does each part of DRESDEFF447 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 447 identifies the department Zw 57.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF447?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF447 points to Zw 57. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF447.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.